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YK02 BXS

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,198 mi
Last recorded63,198 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK02 BXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 63,198 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,401 miles

Oil leak

gear oil leak

o/s side repeater poorly secured

o/s/f ball joint dust cover poorly secured

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,724 miles

Offside rear tyre has object puncturing side wall

Rear tyres starting to get low inner

Sump porous and leaking

Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,724 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wipers split

Offside rear tyre has object puncturing side wall

Rear tyres starting to get low inner

Sump porous and leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,128 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

boot full unable to check spare wheel

engine oil leak

front exhaust mountings poor & weak

rear axle bushes poor & starting to seperate

Pass 12 Sep 2011 57,851 miles

Centre exhaust brackets poor

Centre to rear exhaust joint poor

Front tyres are wearing on their edges

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

Oil leak

Stonechips to windscreen

Sump pourous

Fail 12 Sep 2011 57,844 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre exhaust brackets poor

Centre to rear exhaust joint poor

Front tyres are wearing on their edges

Nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes advanced corrosion

No rear washers

Oil leak

Stonechips to windscreen

Sump pourous

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,783 miles

front to rear brake pipes have advanced corrosion

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

oil leak

sump going porous

Fail 13 Sep 2010 55,778 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear brake pipes have advanced corrosion

front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

oil leak

sump going porous

Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,617 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

sump poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,617 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sump poor condition

rear wiper blade split

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,188 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2008 51,188 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,130 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 43,944 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 43,944 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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YK02 BXS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YK02 BXS, 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 YK02 BXS registered?

YK02 BXS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 April 2002.

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