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WK02 EVR

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,667 mi
Last recorded89,667 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,667 miles

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 4 Mar 2014 89,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,396 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,247 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 66,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 60,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 19 May 2011 60,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 6 May 2010 58,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

slight body damage to o/s rear outer sill

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s front tyre cut in side wall but cords not exposed at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2007 31,053 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 31,053 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 20,492 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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WK02 EVR 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 69.2%.

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 WK02 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

WK02 EVR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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