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WU52 WYM

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,990 mi
Last recorded43,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 WYM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 43,990 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 43,990 miles

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

Excessive travel on handbrake.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 41,261 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,008 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 34,547 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,169 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 30,883 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 18 Sep 2008 29,664 miles

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

advise a brake check

n/s/f wheel tight to turn by hand

Fail 18 Sep 2008 29,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise a brake check

n/s/f wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,107 miles

wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 17 Sep 2007 27,107 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

rear brake imbalance 22%

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,097 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 24,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 20,813 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 20,813 miles

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

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

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 WYM is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

WU52 WYM is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is WU52 WYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 WYM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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