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WG02 HFD

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,831 mi
Last recorded101,831 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 HFD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front head light lens slightly glazed

both front wiper blades torn

engine light on dash

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2013 91,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

the osr upper wheel arch is corroded but not holed

Fail 8 Aug 2013 91,163 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

the osr upper wheel arch is corroded but not holed

Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,299 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,298 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

the air bag warning lamp is on

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 53,491 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 46,121 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 40,983 miles

Pipe no longer leaking but residue fluid still on the chassis.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 40,983 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 33,990 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres --- walls are starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2006 28,414 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 28,414 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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WG02 HFD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WG02 HFD, 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 WG02 HFD registered?

WG02 HFD is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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