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FM02 BEO

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,873 mi
Last recorded28,873 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 27,667 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 27,665 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 26,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2012 23,807 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,066 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 21,066 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 17,261 miles

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

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2010 17,261 miles

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 20 Apr 2009 13,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,583 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 8,510 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight sqeaking noise from nearside rear

Pass 26 Jul 2006 6,972 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight clutch slip

Pass 27 Jul 2005 5,443 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 BEO is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green 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 FM02 BEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM02 BEO registered?

FM02 BEO is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is FM02 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 BEO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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