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WK02 YLY

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,764 mi
Last recorded44,764 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 YLY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,764 miles

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

Winter tyres fitted on front axle

Fail 5 Jul 2013 44,764 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Winter tyres fitted on front axle

nearside Windscreen wiper poor and split

Pass 27 Jun 2012 38,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,307 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,980 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 19,980 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,647 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,020 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,004 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 9,804 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/r

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 YLY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

WK02 YLY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2002.

Is WK02 YLY safe to buy?

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