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BP51 DSU

2002 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,592 mi
Last recorded67,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 DSU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,592 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

handbrake slightly high

Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,023 miles

windscreen washes not working due to being frozen

Fail 7 Jan 2010 61,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

windscreen washes not working due to being frozen

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,159 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 54,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 45,264 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Dec 2006 31,283 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 20,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER "T" MOUNTINGS BONDING STARTING TO FAIL!

Pass 21 Dec 2005 20,992 miles

REAR TOP SHOCK ABSORBER "T" MOUNTINGS BONDING STARTING TO FAIL!

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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BP51 DSU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP51 DSU, 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 BP51 DSU registered?

BP51 DSU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 January 2002.

Is BP51 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 DSU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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