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WK52 KNM

2002 Kia Rio LX

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,335 mi
Last recorded59,335 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio LX47,875 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 KNM
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 59,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 59,335 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,813 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,094 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 28,304 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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WK52 KNM is a 2002 Kia Rio LX in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 47,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK52 KNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK52 KNM registered?

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

Is WK52 KNM safe to buy?

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