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DE51 JBU

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,762 mi
Last recorded78,762 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 JBU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 78,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Jan 2013 78,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2012 70,343 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 70,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 65,080 miles

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sill corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,019 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake slight binding

Fail 3 Nov 2009 60,019 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 54,362 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 47,569 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,149 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 36,149 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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DE51 JBU is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DE51 JBU, 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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DE51 JBU is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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