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WG02 HGA

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,121 mi
Last recorded75,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 HGA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,121 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,121 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,732 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,732 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Jun 2014 68,346 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,890 miles

strongly adv nearside rear metal brake pipe front to rear getting corroded and poor condition......

Fail 8 Jul 2013 64,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

adv nail in nearside rear tyre......

strongly adv nearside rear metal brake pipe front to rear getting corroded and poor condition......

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,506 miles

adv 1x treatment added to tank as readings were high and outside of limits......

adv slight knock to from offside front ....

Fail 6 Jul 2012 60,506 miles

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

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

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

adv 1x treatment added to tank as readings were high and outside of limits......

adv both rear tyres worn low to limits and poor condition ......

adv rear blade split......

adv slight knock to from offside front ....

adv spare tyre worn smooth.......

Pass 19 May 2011 53,321 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 53,314 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 May 2010 46,371 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 46,371 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,972 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 40,972 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat slightly insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,730 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

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 HGA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HGA, 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 HGA registered?

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

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