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WX52 VBJ

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,221 mi
Last recorded84,221 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VBJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 84,221 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 83,906 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing Split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 78,689 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 78,680 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,083 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 65,415 miles

both outer cv boots slightly perished

exhaust rusty

power steering pump wet

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil leaks engine and gearbox

slight play in the steering rack on the o/s

Fail 15 Oct 2014 65,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer cv boots slightly perished

exhaust rusty

power steering pump wet

rear wiper rubber split

slight oil leaks engine and gearbox

slight play in the steering rack on the o/s

Pass 30 Sep 2013 57,384 miles

Engine oil above maximum level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 57,370 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine oil above maximum level

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,814 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,861 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,759 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,426 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 30,426 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

offside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2008 27,888 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 23,996 miles

slight binding on front brakes

Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,951 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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WX52 VBJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WX52 VBJ, 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 VBJ registered?

WX52 VBJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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