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WK52 KNG

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 KNG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 91,942 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 91,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 88,073 miles

boith front headlight lenses scratched and opaque

engine bay oil leaks and sump corroded

fuel pipe badly corroded at rear

o/s/f tyre tread low

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 88,073 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

boith front headlight lenses scratched and opaque

engine bay oil leaks and sump corroded

fuel pipe badly corroded at rear

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 82,662 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 82,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 73,880 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,435 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,313 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,479 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 32,565 miles

front disc pads low

Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,473 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 KNG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WK52 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

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

Is WK52 KNG safe to buy?

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