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WX52 ZFD

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

49,942 mi
Last recorded49,942 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 ZFD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 49,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 49,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 45,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 41,904 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust front flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine fault light on

Fail 28 Apr 2017 41,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust front flexy joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine fault light on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,544 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,151 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f brake disc worn/scored

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,055 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

o/s/f brake disc worn/scored

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,626 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

multiple brake pipes corroded

os sill slight damage

osf ball joint has been greased

osf tyre worn on edges

rear brake application slightly uneven

slight gear oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,176 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose

front number plate cracked

handbrake has alot alot of travel

Pass 18 Sep 2009 24,311 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,937 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 20,937 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,872 miles

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,158 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 ZFD is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

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

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