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BV02 WJA

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,962 mi
Last recorded84,962 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Lower suspension arm (Track control arm) Inner bush deteriorated and worn.

O/S Outer CV Gaiter deteriorated.

Fail 28 Nov 2013 84,880 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S Lower suspension arm (Track control arm) Inner bush deteriorated and worn.

O/S Outer CV Gaiter deteriorated.

O/S/R Tyre ON legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre perished and split in tread.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 79,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine manegment light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine manegment light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,554 miles

engine managment light staying on

Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,550 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light staying on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 71,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,738 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 66,736 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,263 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 38,246 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 23,149 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 WJA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJA, 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 BV02 WJA registered?

BV02 WJA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 WJA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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