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GF52 OPV

2002 Kia Rio LX

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,159 mi
Last recorded16,159 miles
Recorded on31 May 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio LX47,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF52 OPV
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2008 16,159 miles

SERIUOS DAMAGE MARKER

Fail 31 May 2008 16,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SERIUOS DAMAGE MARKER

Pass 9 May 2006 10,720 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 10,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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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GF52 OPV is a 2002 Kia Rio LX in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GF52 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF52 OPV?

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What year was GF52 OPV registered?

GF52 OPV is a 2002 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is GF52 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF52 OPV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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