MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,324 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
General body damage
Offside front tyre wearing low and on edges
Oil leak on engine
Play felt in offside front wheel
Play in rear wheel bearings
Rear number plate deteriorated slightly
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
General body damage
Offside front tyre wearing low and on edges
Oil leak on engine
Play felt in offside front wheel
Play in rear wheel bearings
Rear number plate deteriorated slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 BSU is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 AE51 BSU, 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.
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What year was AE51 BSU registered?
AE51 BSU is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2001.
Is AE51 BSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE51 BSU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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