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BF02 NFJ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

65,560 mi
Last recorded65,560 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 52,578 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,174 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,069 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,539 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 27,123 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 27,117 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2006 234,965 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 NFJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF02 NFJ registered?

BF02 NFJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BF02 NFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 NFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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