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EK52 WZG

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,319 mi
Last recorded134,319 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 WZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 134,319 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 125,572 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 123,195 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 123,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 110,377 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,584 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 101,807 miles

Both rear wheel bearings feel slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 87,993 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 73,699 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 59,733 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 55,270 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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EK52 WZG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WZG, 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

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What year was EK52 WZG registered?

EK52 WZG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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The MOT history for EK52 WZG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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