MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pipes o/s under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded into clip (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around pipes o/s under bonnet (2.1.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b pipes require cleaning and thoroughly inspecting with wheels removed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both outer jets blocked on washers but clears screen
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all b pipes require cleaning and thoroughly inspecting with wheels removed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both outer jets blocked on washers but clears screen
Both headlamps have misted lenses.
Front Wipers starting to smear the screen
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm bush mount worn/ corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Both headlamps have misted lenses.
Front Wipers starting to smear the screen
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear wheel bearings have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
oil leaks /gearbox engine area
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
engine/gear box oil leaks
oil leak
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise various splits on o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
management light on showing a fault
o/s/r tyre outer wall has age related cracking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
management light on showing a fault
o/s/r tyre outer wall has age related cracking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted in nearside rear,unable to check seat belt properly.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BL02 EUZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BL02 EUZ, 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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BL02 EUZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 August 2002.
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