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WK02 YCT

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

80,765 mi
Last recorded80,765 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 YCT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 80,765 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 79,640 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

both rear outer sills corroding

exhaust front flexi starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Jul 2021 78,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear outer sills corroding

headlamp lenses faded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,047 miles

front exhaust flexi corroding

offside rear outer sill corroding

oil leak from engine

reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Jul 2019 75,629 miles

front exhaust flexi corroded

reverse lights not working

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Jul 2018 74,156 miles

reverse lights not working

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Jul 2018 74,156 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil spring top mounts corroding

reverse lights not working

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jul 2017 72,687 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear coil spring top seating plates corroding

centre exhaust heat shield loose

oil around engine and gearbox

Fail 17 Jul 2017 72,687 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

both rear coil spring top seating plates corroding

centre exhaust heat shield loose

oil around engine and gearbox

Pass 22 Jul 2016 72,127 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 71,622 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 71,622 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 65,589 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear top spring seats

wear on edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,425 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 53,958 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 53,958 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,156 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,659 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,490 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 20,579 miles

Colour starting to fade on front indicators

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)

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 YCT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YCT, 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 YCT registered?

WK02 YCT is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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