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GV52 VGG

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,433 mi
Last recorded51,433 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 VGG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,433 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 51,433 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,566 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 47,604 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER BOOT IS SPLIT

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,520 miles

Minor coolant leak from radiator bottom hose

Offside front tie bar front bush unbonding

Fail 15 Dec 2009 39,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Minor coolant leak from radiator bottom hose

Offside front tie bar front bush unbonding

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,370 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 25,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 20,763 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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GV52 VGG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GV52 VGG, 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 GV52 VGG registered?

GV52 VGG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is GV52 VGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV52 VGG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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