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WK02 NME

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 NME
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,804 miles

very slight bind with both front brakes

Fail 25 Jul 2012 81,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

very slight bind with both front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2011 57,939 miles

engine light on

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight play n/s/f lower balljoint

Fail 10 Jun 2011 57,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

front pads low

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/r tyre on limit

slight play n/s/f lower balljoint

Pass 15 Jun 2010 59,385 miles

handbrake could do with adjustment

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

rust on edge of front discs

Fail 14 Jun 2010 59,385 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

handbrake could do with adjustment

o/s/r tyre cracking and perishing

rust on edge of front discs

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,741 miles

front pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2008 42,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 34,708 miles

rear shocks look damp unable to determin if shock fluid

Pass 24 May 2006 21,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 14,034 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 NME is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NME, 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 NME registered?

WK02 NME is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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The MOT history for WK02 NME shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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