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WK02 NLE

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,691 mi
Last recorded80,691 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 NLE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Nov 2022 80,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 80,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,785 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 78,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 77,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 74,963 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 72,003 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 68,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 63,585 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2013 57,485 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

exhaust system colrrosion

Pass 23 May 2012 51,766 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 45,783 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 39,595 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 32,454 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 27,487 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 22,544 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 12,300 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 NLE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NLE, 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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WK02 NLE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 May 2002.

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