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WU52 BXF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,330 mi
Last recorded53,330 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 BXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 53,330 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,330 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,776 miles

heat sheild broken rear part of exhaust

slight movement in top bushes of shock absorbers both sides rear

small chip zone (b)

Pass 13 May 2008 25,921 miles

long handbrake travell

Fail 13 May 2008 25,921 miles

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

long handbrake travell

Pass 12 May 2007 13,926 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,179 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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WU52 BXF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU52 BXF, 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 WU52 BXF registered?

WU52 BXF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is WU52 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 BXF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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