CarVerify

Free Car Check

EK52 WZD

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,496 mi
Last recorded81,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 WZD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 81,496 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,167 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 80,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 78,152 miles

Nearside Front ABS sensor wire worn through

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system has a small leak of gasses from backbox join pipe

Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth metal showing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front ABS sensor wire worn through

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust system has a small leak of gasses from backbox join pipe

Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,790 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 71,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 65,675 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 61,860 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 61,694 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 58,539 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 49,818 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 45,059 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 37,984 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 31,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 26,377 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EK52 WZD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EK52 WZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK52 WZD?

You can check the full history of EK52 WZD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EK52 WZD registered?

EK52 WZD is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is EK52 WZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK52 WZD shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK52 WZD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EK52 WZD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.