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CV52 WXY

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,412 mi
Last recorded60,412 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WXY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 60,412 miles

corrossion on exhaust system

damage to n/s front wing

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,412 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

corrossion on exhaust system

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 59,446 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2015 59,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Fail 26 Aug 2014 58,222 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,595 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 56,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,749 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 54,748 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,448 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 89,978 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,939 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,477 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,792 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,792 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,156 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2006 38,214 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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 29,573 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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CV52 WXY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV52 WXY, 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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CV52 WXY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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