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WX02 VZN

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 VZN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 73,305 miles

front exhaust pipe flexi joint dateriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2023 73,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust pipe flexi joint dateriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2022 67,167 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 19 Mar 2021 61,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 61,379 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 59,086 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 57,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,090 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 55,225 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 55,170 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,129 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 52,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,373 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 48,184 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 48,184 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,103 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,103 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 44,688 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 44,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,376 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,252 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 39,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,138 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 33,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,730 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 VZN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WX02 VZN, 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 VZN registered?

WX02 VZN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is WX02 VZN safe to buy?

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