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WU52 WYH

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,806 mi
Last recorded40,806 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 WYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,806 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Mar 2015 40,805 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,450 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 35,450 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,801 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 28,733 miles

No water/coolant in system

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 28,733 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both steering rack boots dripping pas fluid

No water/coolant in system

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 26,788 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,799 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,107 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 19,576 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 17,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,027 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 11,385 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 WYH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WYH, 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 WYH registered?

WU52 WYH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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The MOT history for WU52 WYH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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