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FM02 BCK

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,566 mi
Last recorded113,566 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BCK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,566 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 107,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2014 107,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,131 miles

Hazard light switch obscured when radio/sat nav switched on

High discharge headlights do not have washers

Smaller wiper blades fitto mis screen top blackout

Temp repaire & mounting to rear of exhaust

Fail 6 Feb 2013 101,057 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Hazard light switch obscured when radio/sat nav switched on

High discharge headlights do not have washers

Smaller wiper blades fitto mis screen top blackout

Temp repaire & mounting to rear of exhaust

Pass 15 Feb 2012 94,291 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2010 81,461 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,805 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 75,805 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 69,878 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 63,175 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,521 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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FM02 BCK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FM02 BCK, 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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What year was FM02 BCK registered?

FM02 BCK is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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