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MF52 BDV

2002 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,717 mi
Last recorded60,717 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 BDV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 60,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 58,619 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 57,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 56,096 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 53,007 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 50,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 48,338 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,687 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 46,037 miles

2x rear tyres cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2014 46,037 miles

2x rear tyres cracked

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 45,168 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 45,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 43,798 miles

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

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 3 Oct 2011 42,429 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,522 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,442 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 37,427 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 32,720 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,062 miles

noise on front suspension

Fail 8 Oct 2007 29,062 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

noise on front suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2006 23,416 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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MF52 BDV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MF52 BDV, 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 MF52 BDV registered?

MF52 BDV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is MF52 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 BDV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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