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FY52 BAA

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,686 mi
Last recorded83,686 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 BAA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 83,686 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

both trailing arm bushes worn

front disc inner faces slightly worn

n/s/f brake sticking slightly

oil leak

sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 80,805 miles

both rear sills corroded and slightly weakend at rear

both trailing arm bushes slightly unbonded

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2015 80,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

both rear sills corroded and slightly weakend at rear

both trailing arm bushes slightly unbonded

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2014 77,777 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

gear oil leak

n/s sill at rear slightly weakend

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicators

Fail 14 Jul 2014 77,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

gear oil leak

n/s sill at rear slightly weakend

n/s/r tyre wearing close to wear indicators

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 77,513 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,042 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 66,331 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2008 60,318 miles

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Feb 2007 52,840 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 52,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Gear linkage worn at gearbox u/j coupling

Pass 21 Sep 2006 48,490 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2006 48,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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FY52 BAA is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FY52 BAA, 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 FY52 BAA registered?

FY52 BAA is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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