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WA52 NYP

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,606 mi
Last recorded93,606 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 NYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 93,606 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,268 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 72,268 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 64,260 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 64,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 60,741 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 60,739 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,728 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 47,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,335 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

heat shield loose on exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,335 miles

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

heat shield loose on exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,502 miles

hand brake close to end of travel

Pass 27 Sep 2005 46,494 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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WA52 NYP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue 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 WA52 NYP, 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 WA52 NYP registered?

WA52 NYP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is WA52 NYP safe to buy?

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