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A16 BET

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,444 mi
Last recorded34,444 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BET
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 34,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 34,441 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 32,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,267 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,275 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,335 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,447 miles

both front outer c/v gaiters perished

Pass 17 Oct 2016 24,754 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres perished/cracking due to age

Pass 15 Oct 2015 23,042 miles

both rear tyres perished due to age

Pass 16 Oct 2014 21,591 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 21,591 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 19,583 miles

offside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 18 Oct 2012 17,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 15,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,481 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 11,930 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,199 miles

n/s/f tyre punctured

Pass 16 Oct 2007 8,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 7,918 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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A16 BET is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 55,490 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 A16 BET, 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 25 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 BET registered?

A16 BET is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is A16 BET safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 BET shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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