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BF02 EOE

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,144 mi
Last recorded64,144 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 EOE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO BACK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 81,570 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 81,570 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 74,395 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 74,395 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned fell out of lamp (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,055 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 59,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,420 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 43,918 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread showing signs of age and deterioration

o/s/f inner wing linner damaged and insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2013 43,918 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre cracking between tread showing signs of age and deterioration

n/s/r wheel bearing minor freeplay

o/s/f inner wing linner damaged and insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,254 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking and deterioration

n/s/r tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 19,727 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 10,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 5,967 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 5,302 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 4,532 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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BF02 EOE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BF02 EOE, 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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BF02 EOE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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