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WA02 NOU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,716 mi
Last recorded91,716 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 NOU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,716 miles

various front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,667 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,519 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 87,519 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,055 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 85,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,999 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 80,780 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 80,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,286 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 45,286 miles

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

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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WA02 NOU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WA02 NOU, 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 WA02 NOU registered?

WA02 NOU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2002.

Is WA02 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 NOU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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