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SV02 WTR

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

48,179 mi
Last recorded48,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 WTR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,179 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 44,844 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cyl to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cyl to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

leak from gear box

Fail 1 Jun 2016 38,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cyl to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded master cyl to abs pump (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

leak from gear box

Pass 12 May 2015 33,253 miles

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 30,114 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 30,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 27,452 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 25,822 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 25,822 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 23,912 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 May 2011 23,912 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 22,049 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 22,022 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 19,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 19,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 17,531 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 14,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 12,178 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 12,169 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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SV02 WTR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SV02 WTR, 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 SV02 WTR registered?

SV02 WTR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 July 2002.

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