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WF52 VVD

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,795 mi
Last recorded88,795 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VVD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear brake binding by hand

Fail 15 Dec 2014 88,756 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

offside rear brake binding by hand

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,385 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)

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes

offside rear brake slight bind

various areas of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2013 85,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to brake pipes

offside rear brake slight bind

various areas of corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of corrosion under vehicle

offside rear brake slight bind

sill ends rusty

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

tyres perished/cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2012 80,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of corrosion under vehicle

offside rear brake slight bind

sill ends rusty

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

tyres perished/cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2011 75,249 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2011 75,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,276 miles

n/s wiper blade split

oil leak

parking brake lever long

Pass 17 Dec 2009 63,507 miles

HANDBRAKE RESERVE TRAVELL

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsr wheel brg slight noise

osf brake light/bind

Fail 17 Dec 2009 63,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

nsr wheel brg slight noise

osf brake light/bind

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

HANDBRAKE RESERVE TRAVELL

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 58,240 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)

Oil leak

handbrake travel nearly at full travel

Fail 12 Dec 2007 48,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,992 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,090 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 37,028 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 25,898 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/front tyre just in limits

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 VVD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WF52 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

WF52 VVD is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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