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WK02 NLX

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

77,699 mi
Last recorded77,699 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 77,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear wheel arch/end of sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 77,375 miles

Entire under side corroded, Suspension components.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy only just meeting requirements. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

front tyres underinflated.

Pass 3 Feb 2022 77,032 miles

Entire underside rusty, all suspension components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 77,030 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Entire underside rusty, all suspension components.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 76,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 76,574 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,662 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 75,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 74,695 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 74,013 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 73,234 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 73,231 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,920 miles

Rear chassis getting corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 71,899 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r chassis getting corroded and o/s/r outer sill

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,757 miles

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

o/s/r outer sill getting corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,007 miles

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 9 Jan 2013 67,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Jan 2012 61,592 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 56,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 49,641 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 44,099 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 42,005 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 42,005 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,995 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NLX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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