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WA51 NTU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,998 mi
Last recorded98,998 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NTU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,998 miles

Front side lights slightly dim.

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

Nearside Rear long metal brake pipe corroding.

Nearside cv joint deteriorating.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 98,996 miles

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

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

Front side lights slightly dim.

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

Nearside Rear long metal brake pipe corroding.

Nearside cv joint deteriorating.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in o/s+n/s/r wheel bearings.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 89,972 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

o/s/f wheel bearing worn

Pass 14 Jan 2014 81,429 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

front flexi exhaust woven section deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake lever travel high

slight play in both front inner track control arm bushes

Fail 13 Jan 2014 81,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

front flexi exhaust woven section deteriorated

oil leak

parking brake lever travel high

slight play in both front inner track control arm bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2013 70,155 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 63,432 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 60,927 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,074 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,450 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 55,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 52,862 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 47,986 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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WA51 NTU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WA51 NTU, 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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WA51 NTU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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