MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides split (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)
both front tyres cracked & split
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front tyres cracked & split
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise both front and offside rear tyres slightly perishing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise both front and offside rear tyres slightly perishing
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ52 FPA is a 2003 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 2003 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 50,191 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 BJ52 FPA, 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 23 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BJ52 FPA registered?
BJ52 FPA is a 2003 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 January 2003.
Is BJ52 FPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BJ52 FPA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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