2002 KIA RIO 1.5L Petrol · KJ02 BOU
2002 KIA RIO (1.5L, petrol). First registered 09/03/2002. Recorded mileage 104,846 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/02/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1493cc
KJ02 BOU Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/02/2023
- 104,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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KJ02 BOU Mileage History
- 16/07/200627,209 mi
- 13/07/200742,796 mi+15,587 mi
- 21/06/200853,697 mi+10,901 mi
- 21/06/200853,697 mi
- 20/06/200996,037 mi+42,340 mi
- 24/06/200964,725 mi-31,312 mi
- 14/08/201077,455 mi+12,730 mi
- 18/08/201077,455 mi
- 18/08/201180,589 mi+3,134 mi
- 18/08/201180,589 mi
- 21/08/201284,315 mi+3,726 mi
- 21/08/201284,315 mi
- 28/08/201387,635 mi+3,320 mi
- 29/08/201387,635 mi
- 27/08/201490,172 mi+2,537 mi
- 28/08/201490,172 mi
- 21/08/201593,252 mi+3,080 mi
- 28/08/201593,267 mi+15 mi
- 17/08/201695,694 mi+2,427 mi
- 17/08/201695,694 mi
- 09/01/201898,394 mi+2,700 mi
- 09/01/201898,394 mi
- 31/01/2019100,430 mi+2,036 mi
- 03/02/2020102,131 mi+1,701 mi
- 03/02/2020102,131 mi
- 26/01/2021103,250 mi+1,119 mi
- 26/01/2022104,294 mi+1,044 mi
- 01/02/2023104,846 mi+552 mi
Average of roughly 4,692 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
KJ02 BOU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Kia Rio (KJ02 BOU) between July 2006 and February 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer si”.
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