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WJ52 PJV

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,139 mi
Last recorded103,139 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 PJV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,139 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 103,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,520 miles

O/S/R Tyre Worn

Fail 13 Feb 2013 91,518 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R Tyre Worn

Pass 9 Feb 2012 81,176 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 81,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,078 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise tracking check

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Fail 19 Jan 2011 69,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise tracking check

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damage

rear wiper rubber damage

Pass 3 Feb 2010 60,379 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 60,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 51,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,922 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 43,922 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,396 miles

same as original VT32 Advise sheet issued

Fail 8 Jan 2007 38,374 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear top shockabsorber bushes worn slight play

front number plate damage

offside rear door crash damage

Pass 16 Dec 2005 31,130 miles

both front tyres outer walls damaged

both rear tyres perishing

front number plate damage

nearside front brake slight bind

offside rear lamp assembly damaged

offside rear tyre nail in tread and tread damage

rear exhaust heat shield clamps broken

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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WJ52 PJV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WJ52 PJV, 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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WJ52 PJV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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