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WK52 JHO

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,122 mi
Last recorded71,122 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 JHO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,122 miles

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

o/s rear door quater light window plastic

o/s rear shock cover rusted

Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s rear door quater light window plastic

o/s rear shock cover rusted

Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front light lens slightly defused

o/s rear shock top rusted

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,270 miles

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

both front light lens slightly defused

o/s rear shock top rusted

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,831 miles

1 x N/S windscreen washer missing screen

Handbrake has long travel

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

Rear brake imbalance 28 %

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Sep 2011 59,828 miles

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

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

1 x N/S windscreen washer missing screen

Handbrake has long travel

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

Rear brake imbalance 28 %

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,908 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 49,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 37,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 37,552 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 26,810 miles

ns front to rear pipe rusty

slight rust rear end

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,296 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2005 12,541 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 12,428 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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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WK52 JHO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WK52 JHO, 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 WK52 JHO registered?

WK52 JHO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is WK52 JHO safe to buy?

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