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GN52 VDT

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VDT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 86,796 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,787 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low effort. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from oil filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 80,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 77,473 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 77,473 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 73,542 miles

deterioration to headlamp lenses

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,929 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 68,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 64,997 miles

deterioration to offside headlamp lens-beam image/intensity poor

slight noise from offside front wheel when rotated quickly

Fail 9 Oct 2015 64,983 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

deterioration to offside headlamp lens-beam image/intensity poor

slight noise from offside front wheel when rotated quickly

Pass 8 Oct 2014 61,584 miles

slight blow from front exhaust flexi section

Pass 9 Oct 2013 57,446 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 52,873 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 52,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 48,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,703 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,744 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,744 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 36,741 miles

handbrake travel just acceptable

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

offside front tyre on the legal limit on the inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,767 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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GN52 VDT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 52,295 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN52 VDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN52 VDT registered?

GN52 VDT is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is GN52 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 VDT shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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