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WX02 VZS

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,293 mi
Last recorded124,293 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 VZS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 124,293 miles

Oil leak

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake lever has alot of travel

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 124,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

hand brake lever has alot of travel

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 112,613 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 96,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 90,509 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,858 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,405 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 82,397 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 77,570 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 77,078 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2007 66,559 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,952 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 VZS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

WX02 VZS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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