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FM02 BCZ

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,290 mi
Last recorded34,290 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 34,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 33,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 33,018 miles

o/s n/s front brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 May 2014 32,419 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 31,918 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 30,919 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre sidewall scuffed

small nicks in sidewall of o/s/rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2012 30,919 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/front tyre sidewall scuffed

small nicks in sidewall of o/s/rear tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,163 miles

bad engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 29,163 miles

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

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

bad engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear shockabsorber top mounting bushes worn

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,243 miles

front disc pads worn low

nail in nearside front tyre

offside wiper blade split on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,869 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,596 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 18,594 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,551 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,971 miles

nearside front & rearwiper blades splitting †slight oil leak from power steering pump †exhaust heat shield loose

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 BCZ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

FM02 BCZ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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