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BJ52 FOH

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,155 mi
Last recorded80,155 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 FOH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 80,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 76,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 71,251 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 71,159 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 71,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 71,072 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 71,068 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2008 70,240 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,745 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,578 miles

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TOP "T" MOUNTINGS BONDING SEPERATED! REAR OFFSIDE TYRE VALVE TRAPPED BEHIND WHEEL TRIM! CLUTCH SLIPPING (ADJUSTED AND SEEMS OKAY) ENGINE VERY NIOSEY AND RATTLEY!

Fail 9 Jan 2006 51,578 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS TOP "T" MOUNTINGS BONDING SEPERATED! REAR OFFSIDE TYRE VALVE TRAPPED BEHIND WHEEL TRIM! CLUTCH SLIPPING (ADJUSTED AND SEEMS OKAY) ENGINE VERY NIOSEY AND RATTLEY!

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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BJ52 FOH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ52 FOH, 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 BJ52 FOH registered?

BJ52 FOH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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