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WK52 MGJ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,569 mi
Last recorded64,569 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 MGJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,569 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2012 57,788 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 50,799 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,829 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,157 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 38,069 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,970 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Feb 2007 17,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 9,633 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 MGJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

WK52 MGJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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The MOT history for WK52 MGJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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