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WA51 YSS

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 YSS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly lipped and worn

rear tyres cracking up slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,303 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 61,303 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 57,678 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 53,570 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,518 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 45,045 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

engine oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,510 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Feb 2008 40,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,301 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 35,301 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

excess h/brake travel

Pass 9 Feb 2006 30,314 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 YSS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

WA51 YSS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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