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DV02 WBP

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,279 mi
Last recorded65,279 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV02 WBP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 65,279 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides drum corroded (3.5.1i)

under vehicle suspension braking components slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2015 65,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides drum corroded (3.5.1i)

under vehicle suspension braking components slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,506 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 41,796 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 41,796 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 32,227 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,227 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,099 miles

exhaust heat shield rattling

slight run out front brakes

slight wear o/s/f lower arm inner bush

Pass 23 Nov 2010 26,927 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2010 26,927 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,978 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 20,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,420 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 12,197 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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DV02 WBP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV02 WBP, 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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DV02 WBP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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