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WK52 MFA

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,914 mi
Last recorded92,914 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2015 92,913 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bodysill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 80,256 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 80,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,967 miles

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2012 73,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2011 67,155 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,414 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

drivers wiper split on ends

Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 53,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 43,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,023 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 32,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 23,359 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 MFA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MFA, 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 MFA registered?

WK52 MFA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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