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WA52 ORC

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

41,450 mi
Last recorded41,450 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 ORC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 41,450 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 32,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 30,066 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 30,066 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 29,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 28,855 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill at bottom of rear wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 27,975 miles

no under tray fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 26,991 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre valve is slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2017 26,962 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre valve is slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2016 25,556 miles

Front engine oil leak

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

Offside Front unable to inspect wheel bearing for roughness due to binding brake

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,854 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 23,579 miles

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

offside front wheel binding slightly, unable to fully inspect wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 22,343 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 22,343 miles

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

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 component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,954 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,398 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,958 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 14,344 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,220 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,892 miles

both front tyres near legal limit on inside edges

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 ORC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WA52 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA52 ORC registered?

WA52 ORC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is WA52 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA52 ORC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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