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YJ51 BRE

2002 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,858 mi
Last recorded49,858 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 2002 Kia Rio52,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 BRE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,858 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 44,605 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 44,605 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake pips rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2006 35,209 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 35,209 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 BRE is a 2002 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ51 BRE, 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 YJ51 BRE registered?

YJ51 BRE is a 2002 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 January 2002.

Is YJ51 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ51 BRE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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