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GN52 VEH

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,098 mi
Last recorded55,098 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VEH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 55,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,515 miles

front pads low

long handbrake

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/c joint slight noisey

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2011 40,515 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front pads low

long handbrake

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

o/c joint slight noisey

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 32,923 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front pads low

long handbrake

o/s steering rack slight play

o/s/r tyre low on presure

power steering pump damp

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres perishing on the outer side walls

Pass 18 Sep 2008 19,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,028 miles

both front tyres tread depth low

Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,149 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 7,836 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 VEH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

Is GN52 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN52 VEH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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