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AO52 WBK

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,725 mi
Last recorded109,725 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WBK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 109,725 miles

Front Number plate has a crack in it.

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 95,052 miles

Front number plate has a crack in it.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Slight movment in the O/S/Front wheel bearing.

Fail 30 Apr 2015 95,052 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate has a crack in it.

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Slight movment in the O/S/Front wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,558 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/r 1/4

light damage to n/s/r seatbelt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 64,006 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,845 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,886 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 49,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 42,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2008 42,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2008 34,190 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jan 2007 26,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2005 21,025 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 21,025 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AO52 WBK 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 68.8%.

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 AO52 WBK, 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 AO52 WBK registered?

AO52 WBK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 December 2002.

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