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BP51 DSV

2002 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,704 mi
Last recorded43,704 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 DSV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 43,704 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 43,704 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 43,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 42,606 miles

both front tyres worn

both rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,717 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,027 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 41,027 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 39,749 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 39,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 38,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,745 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 36,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,537 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,918 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,015 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 31,827 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 30,693 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 30,693 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 29,869 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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BP51 DSV is a 2002 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP51 DSV, 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 DSV registered?

BP51 DSV is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 January 2002.

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