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WX52 UVD

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

44,951 mi
Last recorded44,951 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 UVD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 44,951 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 44,949 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 39,922 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 39,922 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 35,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 34,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper loose but not likely to become detached.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,611 miles

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

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

engine malfunction lamp on dash

headlamp lenses faded/beam images vague

nearside rear outer sill/wheel arch slightly corroded

offside rear tyre inflated prior to test as flat, tyre has evidence of run flat sidewall damage

Pass 9 Dec 2020 31,657 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 31,655 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 27,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear at rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 26,360 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 22,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 23,079 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 21,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed webbing (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 19,024 miles

rear brake application uneven

Fail 31 Jul 2015 19,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,321 miles

both front tyres has cuts in outer sidewall

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 24 Aug 2013 17,082 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish (155/80R13T)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,848 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 14,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre starting to get low on edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,620 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,212 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 8,592 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,154 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 7,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 5,620 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 5,620 miles

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

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 UVD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 UVD, 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 UVD registered?

WX52 UVD is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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The MOT history for WX52 UVD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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