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WG02 HFU

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,686 mi
Last recorded90,686 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 HFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2010 90,686 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 90,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 51,787 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,787 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 7 Apr 2008 47,330 miles

Both nearside and offside lower gaitors split on front suspension droplinks.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in off side steering rack.

Fail 7 Apr 2008 47,330 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Both nearside and offside lower gaitors split on front suspension droplinks.

Slight play in off side steering rack.

Unable to fully test front wheel bearings due to front brake bind.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 43,161 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 43,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 40,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 33,940 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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WG02 HFU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG02 HFU, 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 HFU registered?

WG02 HFU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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