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WK02 UVL

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,624 mi
Last recorded71,624 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 71,624 miles

removed nearside door assamble

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,654 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 65,626 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,248 miles

boot and foot well full of bits

both front outer CV boots perishing

boty work damaged

engine mangentment light on

exhaust rear system heat sheld poor

near side front wiper blade starting to split

off side rear tyre perishing and getting low

Fail 22 Oct 2007 58,248 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

boot and foot well full of bits

both front outer CV boots perishing

boty work damaged

engine mangentment light on

exhaust rear system heat sheld poor

near side front wiper blade starting to split

off side rear tyre perishing and getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2006 50,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UVL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

WK02 UVL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WK02 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK02 UVL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK02 UVL have outstanding finance?

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