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WF52 VVJ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,259 mi
Last recorded76,259 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2013 76,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 69,140 miles

front discs rusty and o/s brake slightly tight

headlight beam patterns poor

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,137 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs rusty and o/s brake slightly tight

headlight beam patterns poor

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 44,731 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,786 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 45,603 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 23,123 miles

ADVISE THAT O/S/F TYRE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED †VERY SOON .

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 VVJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VVJ, 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 WF52 VVJ registered?

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

Is WF52 VVJ safe to buy?

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