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BP51 KWS

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,216 mi
Last recorded55,216 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 KWS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,216 miles

damage to o/s/f of vehicle + slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + slight corrosion on centre + rear exhaust + slight play in rear wheel bearings + rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 4 Feb 2012 55,114 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

damage to o/s/f of vehicle + slight corrosion on rear brake pipes + slight corrosion on centre + rear exhaust + slight play in rear wheel bearings + rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 7 Feb 2011 50,403 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,217 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,671 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 28,630 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 25,513 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 KWS is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KWS, 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 KWS registered?

BP51 KWS is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 February 2002.

Is BP51 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 KWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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