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CE52 WBJ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,090 mi
Last recorded64,090 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 WBJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,090 miles

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

Oil leak

engine rattly (noisy)

engine warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 58,003 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

o/s front seat worn

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,003 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

o/s front seat worn

Pass 7 Jan 2012 54,688 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 51,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2011 51,105 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 45,034 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 39,892 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,910 miles

engine oil leak (sump pan)

front washers weak

front wipers smear

inter silencer heat sheild brackets corroded and broken

n/s outer c/v gaiter perish cracked

rear wiper judders

Pass 17 Jan 2007 31,361 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 31,361 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 25,238 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 25,238 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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CE52 WBJ 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 71.4%.

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 CE52 WBJ, 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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CE52 WBJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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