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WA02 NRJ

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,335 mi
Last recorded47,335 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 44,731 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 43,534 miles

car a bit dirty underneath

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2016 41,775 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 41,775 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,999 miles

all tyre pressures appear low

Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,110 miles

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

Parking b rake travel excessive.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,534 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,360 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,993 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 32,993 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 30,617 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

gear box oil leak.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,039 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 29,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 26,134 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 NRJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WA02 NRJ, 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

How do I check the history of WA02 NRJ?

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What year was WA02 NRJ registered?

WA02 NRJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is WA02 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 NRJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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