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AE51 COJ

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,879 mi
Last recorded100,879 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 COJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 99,464 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R outer sills

Damage to O/S/F

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 99,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Corrosion to N/S/R & O/S/R outer sills

Damage to O/S/F

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

both headlamps dirty/deteriorated slightly reducing light output

fuel filter and fuel pipes slightly corroded

gearbox and engine oil leak

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 91,416 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

both headlamps dirty/deteriorated slightly reducing light output

fuel filter and fuel pipes slightly corroded

gearbox and engine oil leak

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jan 2012 90,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 75,084 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

edges bald on nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 63,316 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Windscreen scratched on offside

Pass 25 Jul 2008 55,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2006 45,127 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight Gearbox oil leak.

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 COJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 COJ, 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 COJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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