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WA02 VHG

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,338 mi
Last recorded53,338 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA02 VHG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,338 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,684 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,791 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,825 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 36,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,661 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 VHG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG registered?

WA02 VHG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 August 2002.

Is WA02 VHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA02 VHG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA02 VHG have outstanding finance?

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