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WG02 VUK

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,819 mi
Last recorded34,819 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG02 VUK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 32,114 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 32,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,284 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 21,709 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,088 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 17,088 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 13,321 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 VUK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK registered?

WG02 VUK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 August 2002.

Is WG02 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG02 VUK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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