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WG02 VUJ

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

45,145 mi
Last recorded45,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,145 miles

Previously failed brake pipes covered in paint and not showing rust

both front tyres worn

play in wheels

Fail 1 Jul 2013 45,073 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn

play in wheels

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,562 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2011 37,562 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,756 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 32,756 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 24,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,597 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 17,995 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,995 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,372 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 13,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs rusty on edge

power steering pipe damp

rear sock top mounts soft

rear wiper split

slight play to both front top suspension

Pass 17 Jun 2006 10,022 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 10,022 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 VUJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

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

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