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WA02 NSF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,382 mi
Last recorded64,382 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 NSF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,948 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 60,622 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 58,736 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 56,456 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,114 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 52,208 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 49,577 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 49,569 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,670 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 44,670 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 41,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 60,443 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 29,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,683 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 18,965 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 18,852 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 17,518 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NSF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF?

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What year was WA02 NSF registered?

WA02 NSF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is WA02 NSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 NSF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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