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PO52 GVJ

2002 Kia Rio LX

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,875 mi
Last recorded47,875 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio LX47,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 GVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,875 miles

n/side rear quarter light broken

Fail 5 Jun 2008 47,839 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/side rear quarter light broken

Pass 22 May 2007 36,851 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 36,849 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 24,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,252 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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PO52 GVJ is a 2002 Kia Rio LX in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 47,875 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO52 GVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was PO52 GVJ registered?

PO52 GVJ is a 2002 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is PO52 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO52 GVJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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