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FM02 BDX

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 BDX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,194 miles

Headlamp lenses both detoriation

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack slight seepage

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,184 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Headlamp lenses both detoriation

n/s/f and o/s/f steering rack slight seepage

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 59,026 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 59,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 53,719 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,654 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 42,493 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,570 miles

Condition of front brake discs

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 31,447 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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 BDX is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BDX, 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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FM02 BDX is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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