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WX02 NXS

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,744 mi
Last recorded85,744 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 NXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 84,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front bushes) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 27 Mar 2014 75,560 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,877 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 19 Apr 2012 53,801 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Retested wet unable to fully inspect brake pipes for leaks

Unable to remove ignition key steering lock malfunction

Various power steering pipes damp possible still leaks

Fail 15 Apr 2012 53,757 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 53,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,159 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,632 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 32,582 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,375 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 27,320 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight fluid leak from power steering pipe

Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,230 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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WX02 NXS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WX02 NXS, 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 WX02 NXS registered?

WX02 NXS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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