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BJ02 HVX

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 HVX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 121,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,282 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,044 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 97,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

engine oil leaking from fazer seal

n/s/f side repeater insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,602 miles

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

o/s/r brake pipe showing surface rust

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

Fail 11 Jul 2013 87,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

o/s/r brake pipe showing surface rust

rear no. plate starting to delaminate

o/s/r damper unit top mounting bush excesively worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Jul 2012 76,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,872 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,541 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 49,459 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,405 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 HVX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVX, 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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BJ02 HVX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 June 2002.

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