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FY52 BCF

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,196 mi
Last recorded84,196 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 BCF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 84,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 76,309 miles

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 76,309 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 71,408 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.53mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,744 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,545 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides at front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,901 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has perished

offside and nearside headlamp lenses have deteriorated

Fail 18 Sep 2014 44,757 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has perished

offside and nearside headlamp lenses have deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2013 38,817 miles

offside and nearside headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2012 34,560 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The near side front outer cv boot is deteriorated.

The off side and near side headlight lenses are deteriorated.

Fail 27 Sep 2012 34,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The near side front outer cv boot is deteriorated.

The off side and near side headlight lenses are deteriorated.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,656 miles

The exhaust system is showing some corrosion in places.

The off side and near side rear brake pipes are starting to show some signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Sep 2010 29,842 miles

The front number plate is in poor condition.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 29,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The front number plate is in poor condition.

The off side and near side front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 27,135 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 27,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front to rear and the off side and near side rear brake pipes are showing slight signs of corrosion in places.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,550 miles

The near side front tyre is worn close to the legal limit around the outer edge of the tread.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,545 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 BCF is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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