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WK02 NLL

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,926 mi
Last recorded120,926 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 120,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

Pass 27 Apr 2010 113,098 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play,,,offside rear inner tyre starting to crack

Pass 29 Apr 2009 105,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side hand brake slightly low

second hand replacement shocks fitted to rear

Fail 29 Apr 2009 105,364 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side hand brake slightly low

Pass 3 Apr 2008 89,012 miles

Engine fault light on,reverse gear faulty,n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise.

both rear brake pipes corroded,front exhaust flexi braking,power steering pump slight fluid leak.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 72,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,906 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 57,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 NLL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

WK02 NLL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 May 2002.

Is WK02 NLL safe to buy?

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