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AE51 CRF

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 88,290 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 83,611 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 83,611 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 78,239 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 63,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,346 miles

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

o/s/f tyre ON limit

Pass 25 Apr 2006 46,285 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 41,209 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 CRF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE51 CRF?

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What year was AE51 CRF registered?

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

Is AE51 CRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 CRF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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