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WJ52 OVC

2002 Reliant Rialto

Silver Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,317 mi
Last recorded40,317 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 OVC
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 40,317 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 40,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2025 40,033 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 39,708 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 May 2024 39,699 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Obligatory mirror missing centre (3.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,664 miles

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle King Pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,599 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight wear in front axle king pin assy.

Fail 13 Aug 2018 39,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight wear in front axle king pin assy.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,445 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,141 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 38,246 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 36,842 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 36,842 miles

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,984 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 32,822 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 32,821 miles

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2011 30,038 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 27,557 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 27,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 25,587 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 22,837 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 20,059 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 19,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,779 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 14,089 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?

Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
4,287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,438
Stop lamp not working 1,105
Brake pipe excessively corroded 762
position lamp(s) not working 749
parking brake recording little or no effort 667
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WJ52 OVC is a 2002 Reliant Rialto in Silver with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 OVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 24 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WJ52 OVC is a 2002 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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