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WA51 XUM

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,737 mi
Last recorded79,737 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 XUM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,737 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/rear tyre perished

slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,591 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/rear tyre perished

slight play in o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Apr 2015 73,705 miles

both outer driveshaft boots quite padly perished

power steering pump damp but no leaks visable

Fail 28 Apr 2015 73,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

both outer driveshaft boots quite padly perished

power steering pump damp but no leaks visable

Pass 28 Apr 2014 70,880 miles

both outer cv boots deteriated

handbrake needs adjusting

power steering rack leaking slightly both rack boots damp with fluid

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,156 miles

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,155 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 66,685 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,672 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,315 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 59,185 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 52,736 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 52,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,084 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 45,079 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f wheel starting to bind

Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,932 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 30,564 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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 XUM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver 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 XUM, 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 WA51 XUM registered?

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

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