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EA02 WDS

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,307 mi
Last recorded105,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA02 WDS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,307 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 98,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 92,335 miles

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

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2012 92,335 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,582 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 78,582 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 52,457 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,289 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 42,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 28,674 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,862 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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EA02 WDS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA02 WDS, 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 EA02 WDS registered?

EA02 WDS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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