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WU51 UZS

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UZS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,482 miles

Long hand brake travel

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 63,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Long hand brake travel

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 59,041 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 5 Jan 2013 49,187 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

offside wheels stiff to turn

Pass 17 Jan 2012 40,457 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 32,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 9 Jan 2010 29,555 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 26,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,455 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 21,066 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 17,867 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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WU51 UZS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WU51 UZS, 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 WU51 UZS registered?

WU51 UZS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is WU51 UZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 UZS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU51 UZS have outstanding finance?

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