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DX51 SOJ

2002 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,757 mi
Last recorded50,757 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 SOJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,462 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 17 Mar 2009 72,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake travel high

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,506 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 25,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,581 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 18,128 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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DX51 SOJ is a 2002 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX51 SOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX51 SOJ?

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What year was DX51 SOJ registered?

DX51 SOJ is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is DX51 SOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX51 SOJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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