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WK02 YTJ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 YTJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,474 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/d (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,435 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 80,424 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 73,851 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 68,604 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 68,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 60,153 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 60,104 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 53,972 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

condition of front brake discs

Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,819 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres perished

condition of front brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,830 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,784 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 35,416 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 31,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 22,888 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 YTJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

WK02 YTJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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