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AE51 COA

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,538 mi
Last recorded60,538 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 COA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,538 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe starting to corrode

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 5 Mar 2021 60,536 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front brake pipe starting to corrode

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

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,982 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 59,979 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,738 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 57,976 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 57,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 2 Dec 2016 56,226 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 54,442 miles

N/S/F tyre perished on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 52,810 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 50,974 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake nearing end of travel

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,076 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 49,276 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,407 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 48,407 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,512 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 47,512 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,627 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 45,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,215 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 COA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 COA, 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 COA registered?

AE51 COA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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