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BN52 UHT

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 UHT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 104,527 miles

Rear exhaust pipe corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Aug 2016 104,525 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded but not leaking

Pass 17 Sep 2015 100,461 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 100,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 96,181 miles

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

n/s/r wheel bearing minor freeplay

Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,181 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)

brake pedal rubber wearing smooth

n/s/r wheel bearing minor freeplay

Pass 12 Sep 2013 92,736 miles

freeplay n/s/r wheel bearing

headlamp lenzes misty affecting beam pattern

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,736 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

freeplay n/s/r wheel bearing

headlamp lenzes misty affecting beam pattern

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 88,658 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 88,604 miles

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

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

both front tyres inner edge wearing smooth

brake pedal rubber edge wearing smooth

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,452 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 75,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,254 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 66,254 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 55,201 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,408 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 36,509 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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BN52 UHT is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BN52 UHT, 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 BN52 UHT registered?

BN52 UHT is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BN52 UHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 UHT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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