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WA52 XPB

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,898 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,839 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 63,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 63,257 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,196 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,196 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted on inner surface

nsf anti-roll bar link boot split

Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,031 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

front brake disc's slightly pitted on inner surface

nsf anti-roll bar link boot split

Pass 3 Jun 2010 42,718 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 42,718 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,317 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 29,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 29,947 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,773 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 21,406 miles

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

o/s/f tyre is worn & tread pattern is poor

parking brake lever comes up high

power steering pump is damp

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 XPB is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XPB, 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 XPB registered?

WA52 XPB is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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