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WK02 NLN

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,450 mi
Last recorded66,450 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 NLN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,450 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 64,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 60,267 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre perished/cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,512 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre perished/cracked

oil leak

play in rack ends

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,481 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,210 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 46,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 34,040 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 26,760 miles

slight wear detected in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 24,454 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 22,699 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 22,699 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 20,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 18,014 miles

oil spray all steel brake pipes

Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,983 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 15,510 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 NLN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN registered?

WK02 NLN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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