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BV52 AJU

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,168 mi
Last recorded129,168 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AJU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 129,168 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 121,769 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 121,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 110,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 110,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak

eml light on

Fail 21 Oct 2013 93,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

eml light on

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,100 miles

both track rod ends have slight play

gear box leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Fail 13 Jun 2012 88,100 miles

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

both track rod ends have slight play

gear box leak

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2011 80,173 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 80,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,638 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 63,252 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,249 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,074 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 51,835 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 51,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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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BV52 AJU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc 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 BV52 AJU, 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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BV52 AJU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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