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WK52 KNO

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

78,210 mi
Last recorded78,210 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 78,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise engine sump perforated and leaking oil

engine check light on

Fail 22 Apr 2014 78,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise engine sump perforated and leaking oil

engine check light on

Pass 20 May 2013 70,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine sump corroded

front possition lamps dull

headlamp light outputs deteriorated (dull)

rear brake pipes corroded

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2013 70,590 miles

Offside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine sump corroded

front possition lamps dull

headlamp light outputs deteriorated (dull)

rear brake pipes corroded

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2012 65,662 miles

Corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Engine management light on

O/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 22 May 2012 65,662 miles

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

Corrosion to o/s front to rear brake pipe

Engine management light on

O/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 58,231 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 51,901 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake pads worn

Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,935 miles

Damage to front number plate

Slight corrosion rear of o/s front to rear brake pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 42,935 miles

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

Damage to front number plate

Slight corrosion rear of o/s front to rear brake pipe

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 35,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front number plate

Fail 30 Jun 2008 35,195 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front number plate

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 27,792 miles

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

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

Slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2005 12,139 miles

TYRE SIDEWALLS STARTING PERISH

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KNO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KNO, 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 KNO registered?

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

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