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WJ52 PKV

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,794 mi
Last recorded99,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 PKV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 99,794 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres fitted from front to rear

power steering fluid level low

Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,694 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded center to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

different size tyres fitted from front to rear

power steering fluid level low

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,639 miles

EML light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jul 2015 92,464 miles

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

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

EML light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,961 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2012 69,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2011 65,902 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2010 62,198 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2010 62,192 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 52,216 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 52,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,717 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 32,087 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 16,661 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 PKV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PKV, 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 PKV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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