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WX51 GWZ

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,289 mi
Last recorded39,289 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 GWZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,289 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 39,289 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 37,546 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,146 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)

o/s/r staring to perish on sidewall 175/65/14

Pass 4 Mar 2010 29,824 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,795 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,284 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 24,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 22,567 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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WX51 GWZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WX51 GWZ, 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 WX51 GWZ registered?

WX51 GWZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is WX51 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 GWZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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