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WF52 VUW

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,281 mi
Last recorded61,281 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,281 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 61,187 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 53,911 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2014 45,884 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 43,501 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 43,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 40,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,378 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 26,722 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,651 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2006 18,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,228 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2005 22,941 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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WF52 VUW is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF52 VUW, 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 WF52 VUW registered?

WF52 VUW is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is WF52 VUW safe to buy?

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