MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
Both front tyres featherd and worn inner edges
Nearside inner diff seal damp
Offside front anti roll bar `d` becoming worn
Oil sump corroded
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
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is WA02 NSJ safe to buy?
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