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BV52 AKZ

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,699 mi
Last recorded60,699 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 AKZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 60,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,419 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 58,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 55,636 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 55,636 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 51,998 miles

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

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust emissions only just in spec -lamda reading int high

h/lamp aim on lower level

n/s/r brake back plate slightly damp -efficiency ok

noted engine management light on

rear no/plate discolouring

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,947 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust emissions only just in spec -lamda reading int high

h/lamp aim on lower level

n/s/r brake back plate slightly damp -efficiency ok

noted engine management light on

rear no/plate discolouring

slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 Oct 2008 46,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,523 miles

both nearside tyres starting to perish

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,464 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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BV52 AKZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AKZ, 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 AKZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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