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BJ02 HVR

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,276 mi
Last recorded41,276 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 41,276 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2018 41,276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 38,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,388 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 36,378 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,954 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 31,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 28,969 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,417 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 23,648 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 23,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2010 20,787 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 17,609 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 14,483 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 15,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 8,369 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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BJ02 HVR 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 81.3%.

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 BJ02 HVR, 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 BJ02 HVR registered?

BJ02 HVR is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 May 2002.

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