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WA51 VJM

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,396 mi
Last recorded98,396 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2016 98,396 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted buckled (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing glass missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower forward arm to cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 95,276 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Aug 2015 95,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 86,563 miles

Both headlamps are slightly deteriorated and the light output is somewhat reduced

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2014 86,563 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both headlamps are slightly deteriorated and the light output is somewhat reduced

Engine management light is on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 72,831 miles

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

drivers door mirror glass cracked

exhaust front pipe bracket clamp missing

offside front tyre tread bald on inside edge

Fail 20 Jul 2013 72,831 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Driver's door mirror glass cracked.

Exhaust front pipe bracket clamp missing.

Offside front metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside front tyre tread bald on inside edge.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear road wheel slightly buckled

offside rear view mirror slightly damaged but still functional

Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 68,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 67,190 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 67,189 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 64,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,997 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,577 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 28,908 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 VJM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 WA51 VJM, 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 VJM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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