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WK02 KWE

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,036 mi
Last recorded52,036 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 KWE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,036 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,036 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 50,981 miles

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

both front wings holed on the bottom

Fail 22 Apr 2015 50,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wings holed on the bottom

Pass 16 Apr 2014 48,872 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 48,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 47,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,647 miles

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

exhaust shield loose

Fail 20 Apr 2011 42,591 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

exhaust shield loose

Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,583 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 39,583 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 36,699 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,754 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,427 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 29,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 24,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 KWE 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 64.7%.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

WK02 KWE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WK02 KWE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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