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BV02 WHF

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,169 mi
Last recorded53,169 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WHF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 53,169 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 53,169 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear outer sill corroded near rear suspension mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 51,966 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 51,966 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both lenses opaque. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,873 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose fit, and perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 51,873 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding Both front brakes binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Loose fit, and perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 51,825 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,794 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 51,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 51,671 miles

both front headlamp lenses foggy

general corrosion to underbody

nearside front tyre perished and cracked in tread

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Nov 2019 51,269 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge/cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2018 50,888 miles

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,393 miles

exhaust corroded

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2017 50,388 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Front suspension components corroding

Rear suspension components corroding

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,959 miles

Front both front headlamp lenses perishing not affecting beam pattern

Nearside Front wiper blade slight split still clears screen

Nearside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 49,164 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Number plate damaged but readable

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,164 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Front Number plate damaged but readable

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front lenses misted

oil residue around lower engine

Pass 25 Nov 2013 47,434 miles

chips in screen

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil on gear box

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

varoious marks on body work and alloys

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,870 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 45,864 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

alloy wheels damaged

clutch slipping

dents to body panels

exhaust heat shield insecure

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,835 miles

corrosion on exhaust system.

kerb damage to alloys wheels

slight play in steering arms

various marks and dents to panels.

vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect floors and chassis rails.

wipers smearing slightly.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 44,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

corrosion on exhaust system.

kerb damage to alloys wheels

slight play in steering arms

various marks and dents to panels.

vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect floors and chassis rails.

wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,954 miles

play in offside rear wheel bearing, corrosion to exhaust, corosion to coil springs, wear in steering and suspension bushes,

Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,079 miles

exhaust corroded front discs slightly corroded and worn under veichle undersealed slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing slight play in steering system

Fail 18 Nov 2008 35,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

exhaust corroded front discs slightly corroded and worn under veichle undersealed slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing slight play in steering system

Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,737 miles

slight play in both front antiroll bar drop link pin balljoints slight wear to steering and suspension bushes engine oil leaks surface corrosion to exhaust exhaust heat shield ratlling brake hose metal unions corroded slight wear to steering rack

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 19 Nov 2007 31,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight play in both front antiroll bar drop link pin balljoints slight wear to steering and suspension bushes engine oil leaks surface corrosion to exhaust exhaust heat shield ratlling brake hose metal unions corroded slight wear to steering rack

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Nov 2006 28,129 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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BV02 WHF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 BV02 WHF, 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 WHF is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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