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BF02 NFU

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2015
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,356 mi
Last recorded37,356 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 NFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 37,356 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 37,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,049 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 25,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 25,755 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 24,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,785 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,134 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 18,508 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,727 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 15,286 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 12,420 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,144 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 NFU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

BF02 NFU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2002.

Is BF02 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF02 NFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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