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WA02 SZO

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 SZO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 72,194 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 72,193 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 58,821 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 58,818 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,256 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 43,252 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 32,695 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 32,695 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 31,131 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 31,131 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,375 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 27,702 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,775 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,234 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,698 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 19,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,203 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 SZO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SZO, 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

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What year was WA02 SZO registered?

WA02 SZO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is WA02 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 SZO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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