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WK02 UVN

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,260 mi
Last recorded103,260 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 103,260 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 103,254 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper split (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters no plate broken (6.3.4c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 95,225 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight restricted free movement to offside front brake

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,848 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 85,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres different size to rears

vehicle as slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 85,453 miles

both rear tyres different size to rears

vehicle as slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 84,402 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 84,394 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,529 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2011 78,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 75,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2010 75,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,021 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2008 65,772 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,772 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 54,188 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2007 54,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 42,121 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 42,121 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front 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 UVN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVN, 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 UVN registered?

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

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