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BV52 ALO

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,298 mi
Last recorded79,298 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ALO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 79,298 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S and O/S. (1.7.5a)

Front N/S and O/S binding slightly, pad material on service limit.

Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S outer. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Age related cracking.

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S. (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S. (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 79,298 miles

Offside Rear Age related cracking.

Oil leak ()

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S and O/S. (1.7.5a)

Front N/S and O/S binding slightly, pad material on service limit.

Front Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S outer. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S. (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S. (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 71,974 miles

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

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

Front Nearside and Offside binding.

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside. (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner faces poor. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Appx 3mm.

Nearside and Offside headlights have cover deterioration reducing light output and beam pattern.

Offside Front Appx 3mm.

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2017 71,974 miles

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

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

Front Nearside and Offside binding.

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside. (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside inner faces poor. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Appx 3mm.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Beam too low - adjusted. (1.7.5a)

Nearside and Offside headlights have cover deterioration reducing light output and beam pattern.

Offside Front Appx 3mm.

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 62,983 miles

Hazard switch sticking

Nail in OS rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 62,983 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard switch sticking

Nail in OS rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 55,423 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 55,314 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2014 48,891 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,891 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 39,993 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 39,993 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

advise brake pedal rubber is worn

advise h/brake high may require adjusting

advise n/s/f and o/s/f brakes binding on slightly

advise n/s/f seat belt retracting mechanisum is noisy

advise o/s/r bumper is damaged

advisev rear wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2010 25,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise hazzard switch starting to deteriorate

advise n/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Oct 2009 18,349 miles

nearside front brake slightly binding

park brake travels high

rear exhaust heat sheld loose

Fail 7 Oct 2009 18,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front brake slightly binding

park brake travels high

rear exhaust heat sheld loose

Pass 18 Aug 2008 11,519 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 9,050 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 9,050 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,744 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 ALO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ALO, 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 ALO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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