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BJ02 HVS

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,981 mi
Last recorded63,981 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,981 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 63,574 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 63,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 62,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 61,848 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv gaitor perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Mar 2020 60,098 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 60,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,912 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 57,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2018 56,538 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 56,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 54,026 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 54,026 miles

Central Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,583 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,169 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 13 Mar 2015 46,169 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,587 miles

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

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 28 Sep 2012 41,253 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 41,248 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,591 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 35,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,540 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 24,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,622 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 HVS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ02 HVS, 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 HVS registered?

BJ02 HVS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 May 2002.

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