MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,298 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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 ()
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 ()
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
nearside front brake slightly binding
park brake travels high
rear exhaust heat sheld loose
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
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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