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WJ52 XRF

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,700 mi
Last recorded108,700 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XRF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 108,700 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch sticky

corrosion in o/s sill at the rear

engine oil filler cap replaced by a piece of rag

n/s rear door glass held in with string

n/s rear light damaged

oil leak

rusty exhaust

Fail 24 Jan 2013 108,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch sticky

corrosion in o/s sill at the rear

engine oil filler cap replaced by a piece of rag

n/s rear door glass held in with string

n/s rear light damaged

oil leak

rusty exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2011 99,514 miles

headlights detiorating

rear steel brakes pipes corroding

Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,513 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

headlights detiorating

rear steel brakes pipes corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2011 84,296 miles

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Fail 12 Jan 2011 39,405 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 15 Dec 2009 71,718 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 62,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 49,715 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 40,128 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 32,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,280 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XRF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XRF, 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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What year was WJ52 XRF registered?

WJ52 XRF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2002.

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