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YJ51 BPH

2002 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 BPH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,467 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2017 77,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake pipe covered in grease at time of test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

exhaust middle - rear section joint deteriorated

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,199 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding but not to excess at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2016 75,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexible hose joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding but not to excess at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,001 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust front flexible section deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2014 70,297 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,601 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,338 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,751 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 60,602 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,174 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 55,767 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 55,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,693 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 39,815 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 39,794 miles

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

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

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

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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YJ51 BPH is a 2002 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YJ51 BPH, 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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YJ51 BPH is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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