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BK02 KEJ

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,793 mi
Last recorded70,793 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 KEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,174 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,734 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 57,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,487 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 43,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 43,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,945 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,418 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,371 miles

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 21 Oct 2009 38,371 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside & nearside front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,173 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

abnormal / uneven brake pad wear

parking brake travel is almost at top

Pass 25 Apr 2007 31,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 25,111 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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BK02 KEJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BK02 KEJ, 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 BK02 KEJ registered?

BK02 KEJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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