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WX52 VBN

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,936 mi
Last recorded49,936 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 49,936 miles

both beam patterns weak

imbalance on front brake application

Fail 21 Sep 2016 49,912 miles

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

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

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

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

both beam patterns weak

imbalance on front brake application

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,916 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,438 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD OUTSIDE EDGE

nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack/split

Fail 3 Sep 2014 36,435 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD OUTSIDE EDGE

nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewalls starting to crack/split

Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,035 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,033 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,699 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,746 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,644 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,911 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,347 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 12,287 miles

both rear tyres near limits

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Oct 2006 8,886 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 5,391 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 VBN is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

WX52 VBN is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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