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WA02 NSJ

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,892 mi
Last recorded79,892 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 79,892 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 79,892 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 May 2011 65,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre has cut in outer wall, but well within limits. OSF cv boot has grease around it, but sound and fitted ok,so is from earlier problem.

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 65,439 miles

osf tyre has cut in outer wall, but well within limits. OSF cv boot has grease around it, but sound and fitted ok,so is from earlier problem.

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,278 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,749 miles

Both front tyres featherd and worn inner edges

Nearside inner diff seal damp

Offside front anti roll bar `d` becoming worn

Oil sump corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 54,749 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front tyres featherd and worn inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside inner diff seal damp

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front anti roll bar `d` becoming worn

Oil sump corroded

Pass 2 May 2008 50,586 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,448 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 44,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,037 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006

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 NSJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NSJ, 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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WA02 NSJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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