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BV52 AOH

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,944 mi
Last recorded47,944 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 47,944 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak oil leaking from oil filter ()

all brake and fuel pipes greased front to rears

engine management light on

hand brake lever travel to high

Fail 24 Feb 2017 47,933 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded before flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak oil leaking from oil filter ()

all brake and fuel pipes greased front to rears

engine management light on

hand brake lever travel to high

Pass 27 Feb 2016 42,226 miles

o/s rear outer sill has rust & both rear outer wheel arches have rust

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 31,911 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 27,121 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 27,121 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 25,603 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 25,603 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,479 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,696 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,363 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,463 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 AOH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV52 AOH, 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 AOH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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