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WA02 VHM

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,725 mi
Last recorded101,725 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 101,725 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 101,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,517 miles

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Fail 25 Feb 2012 93,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorating.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 93,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,898 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded, may need attention in the future.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 59,580 miles

front number plate cracked

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,323 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 45,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,349 miles

Brake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully check

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Covers fitted to inner wings unable to fully check

Crack to front number plate

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak to gear box and engine

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play to offside front steering rack

offside front wheel slightly binding

Fail 5 Feb 2007 34,349 miles

Brake pipes behind covers and fuel tank unable to fully check

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Covers fitted to inner wings unable to fully check

Crack to front number plate

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak to gear box and engine

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play to offside front steering rack

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 14 Feb 2006 27,845 miles

both front wheels slightly binding

nearside rear tyre on legal limits of 1.6 mm

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 VHM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHM, 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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What year was WA02 VHM registered?

WA02 VHM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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