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WX52 UUR

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,912 mi
Last recorded92,912 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 UUR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 92,912 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

PAS pipes, pump & rack damp

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated & twisted

headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague

Fail 12 Jan 2019 92,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

PAS pipes, pump & rack damp

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both outer cv gaiters slightly deteriorated & twisted

headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague

Pass 30 Dec 2017 86,071 miles

PAS steering rack damp

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2017 86,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

PAS steering rack damp

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 79,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2016 78,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2015 69,961 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

items removed from view before test

Pass 15 Dec 2014 61,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 61,271 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 53,216 miles

Battery clamp slightly loose

Slight corrosion n/s & o/s rear steel brake pipes either side of flexi hoses

o/s headlamp lower fixing slightly loose

Pass 22 Nov 2012 45,186 miles

Crack across front number plate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight corrosion to n/s & o/s rear brake pipes

Slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Small chips in centre of windscreen

n/s/f outer cv boot starting to crack

o/s/f inner brake pad possible getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2011 38,409 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 38,409 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,155 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,100 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,527 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005

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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WX52 UUR is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WX52 UUR, 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 WX52 UUR registered?

WX52 UUR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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