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WX02 NXU

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,885 mi
Last recorded98,885 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 NXU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2016 98,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs reluctor ring (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel not rotating (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front slight play inner rack joints

PAS pump damp/signs of leaking

corrosion at NS sill/NSr coil spring mount area/rear wheel arches

engine oil level on min/oil leaks

fuel filler pipe to tank split/evidence of previous leak

handbrake has very long travel

headlamp aim patterns weak/lenses poor condition

offside rear brake pipe slight corroded

rear tyres perished/cuts in tread and walls

rear wheel bearings slight play/slight noise on rotation (offside rear)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,350 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 95,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,918 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 56,454 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 56,095 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 51,295 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 45,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 40,835 miles

Both rear tyres starting to get low

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,690 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 32,299 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 20,735 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 NXU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

WX02 NXU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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