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WX52 ZFC

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,096 mi
Last recorded103,096 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 May 2015 103,096 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamps getting dull

Pass 1 May 2015 103,096 miles

headlamps getting dull

Pass 8 Apr 2014 86,205 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 73,029 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,858 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 53,254 miles

both front bottom ball joints split

both front outer cv gators perishing

damp around power steering pump and reservor

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2011 53,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front bottom ball joints split

both front outer cv gators perishing

damp around power steering pump and reservor

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s rear break slight binding

Pass 27 Aug 2010 41,270 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,267 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,652 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 30,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 22,803 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 16,231 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Sep 2007 16,231 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,802 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 ZFC is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFC, 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 ZFC registered?

WX52 ZFC is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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