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WJ02 KVY

2002 Reliant Robin

Bronze Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,648 mi
Last recorded74,648 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Reliant Robin36,227 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 KVY
MakeReliant
ModelRobin
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 74,648 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in font king pin

Fail 8 Aug 2025 74,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in font king pin

Pass 3 Nov 2023 74,648 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 74,648 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 73,869 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

slight play in front king pin

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,376 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

slight play in king pin bushes

Pass 25 Sep 2019 72,809 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

slight play in front kingpin

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,155 miles

o/s headlight slight deterioration

windscreen slight misting.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear hub seals slight leak

play in kingpin

Fail 16 Aug 2017 72,040 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in kingpin

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear hub seals slight leak

drivers seat runner corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated o/s/r + n/s/r (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat runner corroded

drivers seat runner corroded

play in kingpin

Fail 3 Aug 2016 71,678 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s dip beam + o/s dip beam affected by side lights (1.7.5c)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement o/s/r + n/s/r spring rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also corroded (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated o/s/r + n/s/r (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

drivers seat runner corroded

drivers seat runner corroded

n/s/r anti roll bar fouling chassis

play in kingpin

Pass 5 Aug 2015 71,127 miles

Coolant leak

A frame slight corrosion

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r + n/s/r seatbelt buckle slight corrosion

o/s/r + n/s/r tyres deteriorated

slight play in kingpin

Pass 6 Aug 2014 70,545 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

a frame corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 70,545 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

a frame corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 69,931 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 67,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 29 May 2012 67,695 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 64,465 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 61,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 61,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 57,305 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 57,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,290 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,633 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 40,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,002 miles

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

How Reliable is the Reliant Robin?

Based on 50,844 MOT tests across 4,504 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
1,464
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
4,504
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 2,808
Stop lamp not working 2,413
Headlamp aim too high 1,292
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,201
Headlamp not working on main beam 1,087
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WJ02 KVY is a 2002 Reliant Robin in Bronze with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2002 Reliant Robin models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,227 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 Reliant Robin fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 2,808 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ02 KVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Robin typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 24 years old, this Reliant Robin is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WJ02 KVY is a 2002 Reliant Robin, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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