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WK51 GVP

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,221 mi
Last recorded59,221 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 GVP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 59,221 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has long travel

Fail 8 Aug 2024 59,215 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outers (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 56,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 56,206 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rears upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 53,575 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,285 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2018 45,996 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,066 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (slight)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,276 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,729 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,064 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,227 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 34,501 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,451 miles

nearside wiper slightly deterioated

Fail 22 Jul 2010 32,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside wiper slightly deterioated

Pass 8 Jul 2009 29,593 miles

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2008 26,617 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 26,617 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 23,450 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,776 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,480 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 17,480 miles

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

Nearside 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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WK51 GVP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WK51 GVP, 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 WK51 GVP registered?

WK51 GVP is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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