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SV02 WTX

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,168 mi
Last recorded37,168 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 WTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,168 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,581 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some damage to offside tail light

Pass 24 Mar 2008 26,985 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 23,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,450 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

n/s/f tyre 3mm

rear brake pipes corroded

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 WTX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SV02 WTX, 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 SV02 WTX registered?

SV02 WTX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 April 2002.

Is SV02 WTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV02 WTX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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