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WK02 EVF

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,752 mi
Last recorded87,752 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 EVF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 87,752 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 87,752 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,269 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 82,233 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 73,909 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 73,898 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 65,176 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

nearside washer jet not providing liquid

offside rear seatbelt twisted

offside wiper blade split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2014 65,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

nearside washer jet not providing liquid

offside rear seatbelt twisted

offside wiper blade split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 58,773 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 58,773 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 22 Feb 2012 50,392 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 50,390 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear across centre of tread

Pass 25 Feb 2011 45,388 miles

exhaust system corroded

oil round enginegear box and power steering pump area

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 45,388 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil round enginegear box and power steering pump area

rear brake pipes slighty corroded

slight play in near side rear wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2010 39,350 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake pads getting low

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded and both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,350 miles

both front brake pads getting low

both front outer CV boots perishing

both front to rear brake pipe slighty corroded and both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,934 miles

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

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

handbrake lever travel long

Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,934 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake lever travel long

Pass 18 Feb 2008 28,541 miles

handbrake lever travel long-adjustment required

n/s/r tyre approaching 2mm on outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2007 22,575 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brakes slight sticking

damage to off side panals

rear exhaust pipe sheeld poor

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Feb 2007 22,575 miles

both front brakes slight sticking

damage to off side panals

rear exhaust pipe sheeld poor

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2006 6,474 miles

Front brakes slighty sticking

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

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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WK02 EVF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WK02 EVF, 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 WK02 EVF registered?

WK02 EVF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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