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WK52 JJL

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,660 mi
Last recorded37,660 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 JJL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 37,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 32,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,798 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 30,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 27,308 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 27,308 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 25,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 23,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 21,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,894 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S and N/S rear tyres cracked/perished on sidewalls.

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,920 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Aug 2006 14,715 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 JJL is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK52 JJL, 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 WK52 JJL registered?

WK52 JJL is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is WK52 JJL safe to buy?

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