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AE51 BSX

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

90,112 mi
Last recorded90,112 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 BSX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 90,112 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight pitting to tread (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated

n/s/f and o/s/f lower front wings corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,346 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 86,346 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,292 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 62,292 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 57,335 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on both edges but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on both edges but no cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine over heated on test

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2020 46,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 46,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 34,020 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 28,825 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 28,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 24,997 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 24,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,332 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,130 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 15,018 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 12,008 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 11,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,762 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 10,152 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 9,065 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 7,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,907 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 7,072 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 86,084 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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AE51 BSX is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AE51 BSX, 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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AE51 BSX is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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