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WA02 SZP

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,124 mi
Last recorded65,124 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 SZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just inside legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 65,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just inside legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 57,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 52,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack

Fail 1 Nov 2014 52,844 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perished and starting to crack

Pass 2 Nov 2013 48,783 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,947 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 43,788 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 40,028 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 36,369 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,389 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 24,261 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,930 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 12,128 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 SZP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SZP, 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 SZP?

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What year was WA02 SZP registered?

WA02 SZP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is WA02 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 SZP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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