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GN52 VFU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,057 mi
Last recorded137,057 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 VFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 137,057 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 135,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 135,139 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 133,503 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,986 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 130,095 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 127,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,675 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 124,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 121,500 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 121,500 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 117,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 108,818 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 108,818 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 99,600 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 92,044 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 85,451 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 85,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 78,739 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 71,176 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Oct 2006 53,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades are split on the ends.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,883 miles

both front wiper blades are split on the ends.

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 VFU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

GN52 VFU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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