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AE51 CMX

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,463 mi
Last recorded60,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 CMX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 60,463 miles

both outer sills are starting to corrode

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,157 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 49,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 49,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 2 Aug 2011 44,840 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,960 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 53,503 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 32,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,205 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough.both front tyres worn on inner edge. offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2006 23,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 18,882 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 CMX is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CMX, 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 CMX registered?

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

Is AE51 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CMX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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