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CA51 WUE

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,670 mi
Last recorded79,670 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 WUE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2013 79,670 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2013 79,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 73,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 65,403 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 65,402 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 50,008 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 50,008 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 42,904 miles

N/S/R Mudflap damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 42,903 miles

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

N/S/R Mudflap damaged

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 36,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 36,128 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,223 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CA51 WUE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA51 WUE, 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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CA51 WUE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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