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WX52 VCC

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,655 mi
Last recorded98,655 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 VCC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 98,655 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXY DETERIORATED.

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH

155/80/13 79T

CORROSION N/S/F INNER WING.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LOW

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

REAR WIPER MISSING.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 89,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper split

Fail 17 Dec 2012 89,031 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,500 miles

front brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

n/s/f tyre worn on edge advise a tracking check

Fail 17 Nov 2011 73,500 miles

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

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

front brake pads look worn advise a full brake check

n/s/f tyre worn on edge advise a tracking check

Pass 16 Dec 2010 64,933 miles

Oil leak

advise a tracking check

Fail 15 Dec 2010 64,933 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise a tracking check

Pass 4 Aug 2009 56,813 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,632 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 45,359 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,884 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 31,646 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 31,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 31,574 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VCC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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