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BK02 XKG

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,640 mi
Last recorded37,640 miles
Recorded on18 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 XKG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 May 2013 37,640 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

long travel on parking brake

nearside headlamp damaged

offside mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2012 25,194 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 19 May 2011 24,577 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 23,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 23,030 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 70,142 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 15,635 miles

edge wear to rear tyres

nearside rear tyre minimum tread

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 XKG is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XKG, 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 XKG registered?

BK02 XKG is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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The MOT history for BK02 XKG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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