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WA02 NPU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,144 mi
Last recorded71,144 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 71,144 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 71,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,176 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 58,892 miles

front brake discs starting to rust.

Pass 22 Apr 2009 50,805 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 50,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 43,703 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 43,703 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,584 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 29,235 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 29,235 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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WA02 NPU 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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

WA02 NPU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is WA02 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 NPU 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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