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WJ02 BZR

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,915 mi
Last recorded105,915 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 BZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 105,915 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 105,905 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 88,434 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 87,704 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 77,751 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 67,531 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 67,531 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 51,720 miles

n/s disc in poor condition.

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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WJ02 BZR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ02 BZR, 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 WJ02 BZR registered?

WJ02 BZR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 BZR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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