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WU52 WXY

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,823 mi
Last recorded88,823 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,823 miles

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

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

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

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

near side rear bearing noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2013 85,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,674 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 81,674 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)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,990 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,990 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 62,725 miles

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 28 Mar 2009 51,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,286 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 37,132 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 31,037 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 WXY is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WXY, 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 WU52 WXY registered?

WU52 WXY is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WU52 WXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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