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WG02 VTZ

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,996 mi
Last recorded29,996 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 VTZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,996 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

slight leak pas pipe / hose

Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,835 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 28,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 28,152 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rack end slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2018 28,152 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users pas pipe ( hose clip ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls perished 175/ 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside rack end slight play

Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,765 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 27,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 27,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,091 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 25,226 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 24,191 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 23,102 miles

both front brake discs rusty on edges

Fail 22 Jul 2011 23,102 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake calipers binding slighty

both front brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 22,033 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 22,021 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 21,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 18,314 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,063 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 VTZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

WG02 VTZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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