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SR52 GSZ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,707 mi
Last recorded58,707 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR52 GSZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,707 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 53,414 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 53,409 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 52,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2015 45,781 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,968 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013
Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,342 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,143 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,372 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 13,468 miles

PLAY SHOWING IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS

Fail 11 Nov 2009 13,468 miles

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

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

PLAY SHOWING IN BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,427 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 11,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 9,114 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 7,571 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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SR52 GSZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SR52 GSZ, 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 SR52 GSZ registered?

SR52 GSZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is SR52 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR52 GSZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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