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FY52 BBK

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,512 mi
Last recorded86,512 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,512 miles

front exhaust pipe flexy failing

metal brake pipes corroded

number plates deteriorated

wipers worn

Pass 8 Feb 2016 80,528 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2016 80,397 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 72,230 miles

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

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

metal brake pipes surface corrosion front

Pass 31 Jan 2014 64,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 98,758 miles

clutch is badly worn

Fail 9 Feb 2013 98,540 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 44,993 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 44,992 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,056 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 37,056 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 27,786 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,897 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 24,897 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 21,861 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 14,158 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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FY52 BBK is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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