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BV02 WHZ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,981 mi
Last recorded70,981 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,981 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,687 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,289 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,981 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,246 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 WHZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV02 WHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 WHZ registered?

BV02 WHZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is BV02 WHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 WHZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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