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WJ52 LKD

2002 Kia Rio LX

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

60,235 mi
Last recorded60,235 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio LX47,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 LKD
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 60,235 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2009 60,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,680 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 57,652 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,669 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 52,669 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 39,427 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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WJ52 LKD is a 2002 Kia Rio LX in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 47,875 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 LKD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ52 LKD is a 2002 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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