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BV02 WGF

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,071 mi
Last recorded117,071 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WGF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 117,071 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm u/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 113,245 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 113,223 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 109,034 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Mar 2017 108,980 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,615 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,615 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel at rear (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,854 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 98,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 91,732 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 87,294 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 87,294 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,823 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 78,518 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 78,518 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,339 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Fail 12 Jan 2010 74,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING

Pass 28 Jan 2009 66,118 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 57,228 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 48,614 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,565 miles

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

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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BV02 WGF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BV02 WGF, 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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BV02 WGF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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