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WJ52 PKF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,623 mi
Last recorded100,623 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 PKF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2021 100,623 miles

Body not fully secure corrosion to osf lower wing and both rear wheel arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,662 miles

Body not fully secure corrosion osf wing lower and rear arches (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,959 miles

corrosion at bottom of osf wing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 93,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,712 miles

corrosion in n/s/r brake pipe to flexi .noise from both rear wheel bearings ,front tyres getting low ,trackrod end boots splitting

Fail 19 Sep 2017 29,709 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion in n/s/r brake pipe to flexi .noise from both rear wheel bearings ,front tyres getting low ,trackrod end boots splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2016 85,802 miles

all rear and the offside front metal brake pipes corroding.

both track rod end boots perishing.

coolant wea p from the lower coolant hose/metal pipe.

corrosion in both rear outer wheel arches and both front wings.

engine block corroded.

exhaust corroded.

front tyres wearing low.

slight bind from the offside front and nearside rear road wheels.

slight play in the offside front inner steering arm.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 81,897 miles

corrosion in both outer sills, both rear outer wheel arches and both front bumper crash cans.

engine block and sump corroded.

exhaust corroded.

nearside rear wheel bearing has a small amount of play and is slightly noisey.

offside front and all rear brake pipes corroded.

slight imbalance from the front brakes.

slight movement from both front lower arms (rear bush)

track rod end boots perished.

wipers poor.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 81,897 miles

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

corrosion in both outer sills, both rear outer wheel arches and both front bumper crash cans.

engine block and sump corroded.

exhaust corroded.

nearside rear wheel bearing has a small amount of play and is slightly noisey.

offside front and all rear brake pipes corroded.

slight imbalance from the front brakes.

slight movement from both front lower arms (rear bush)

track rod end boots perished.

wipers poor.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,322 miles

corrosion in the outer sills and rear wheel arches.

exhaust corroded.

front steering and suspension ball joint boots perished.

rear brake pipes corroded.

rear tyres worn very low on the inner edges, are perished and are out of shape.

slight noise fromt the offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 73,879 miles

corrosion in both front lower wings, the exhaust and both rear metal brake pipes.

front and rear flexi brake hoses perished.

front steering and suspension ball joint boots perished.

rear tyres perished and low on tread on the inner edges.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

wipers poor.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,879 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion in both front lower wings, the exhaust and both rear metal brake pipes.

front and rear flexi brake hoses perished.

front steering and suspension ball joint boots perished.

rear tyres perished and low on tread on the inner edges.

slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

wipers poor.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,945 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,945 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/R SHOCK TOP BUSH BADLY SPLIT....

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,405 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,995 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW....uneven wear on reaer tyres/edge wear....

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,518 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear exhaust joint very rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2008 46,982 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 36,581 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 29,240 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 29,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 22,349 miles

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 PKF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKF, 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 PKF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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