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WK52 KNC

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,070 mi
Last recorded49,070 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,070 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 37,280 miles

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

both front wheels have a slight bind when rotated by hand

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,555 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 22,738 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,652 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 18,646 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,544 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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WK52 KNC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KNC, 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 KNC registered?

WK52 KNC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is WK52 KNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK52 KNC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK52 KNC have outstanding finance?

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