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WX02 VZP

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,137 mi
Last recorded83,137 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 VZP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,137 miles

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2011 83,136 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine light on

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 76,938 miles

fuel filter damp

oil leak

slight noise to n/s/f wheel

slight noise to rear wheels

Fail 9 Aug 2010 76,938 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel filter damp

oil leak

slight noise to n/s/f wheel

slight noise to rear wheels

Pass 24 Aug 2009 71,135 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 71,012 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,516 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 61,177 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

slight flucuation to front brakes

Pass 28 Jul 2007 52,419 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 52,419 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres outter side walls cracking

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 VZP is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VZP, 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 WX02 VZP registered?

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

Is WX02 VZP safe to buy?

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