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EK52 WZR

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,167 mi
Last recorded42,167 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 42,167 miles

Exhaust mounting defective also exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,455 miles

oil leak

part of exhaust system corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2017 39,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

part of exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2016 38,686 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,855 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak underneath gear box area

Fail 15 Oct 2015 37,855 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement centre arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust system corroding

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak underneath gear box area

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,898 miles

Hazard switch faulty sometimes getting stuck and light n/w

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

gear oil leaking sometimes gear in drive but car not moving

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2013 35,898 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Hazard switch faulty sometimes getting stuck and light n/w

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear oil leaking sometimes gear in drive but car not moving

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,372 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,372 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 34,430 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 33,177 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,281 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,296 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,925 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2005 10,978 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 WZR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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