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WK02 KVY

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,222 mi
Last recorded96,222 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 KVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 96,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust flexi section has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

nearside front shock absorber damp

power steering pump damp

Fail 29 Mar 2012 96,222 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust flexi section has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

nearside front shock absorber damp

power steering pump damp

Pass 15 Feb 2011 86,587 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,580 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 73,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 62,207 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 53,554 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 49,149 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 35,682 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 KVY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK02 KVY registered?

WK02 KVY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 April 2002.

Is WK02 KVY safe to buy?

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