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AE51 LVP

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,033 mi
Last recorded119,033 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LVP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 119,033 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2014 119,024 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 106,588 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 106,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 97,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,571 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,960 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 62,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 48,094 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 37,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 37,437 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 27,033 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 LVP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

AE51 LVP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is AE51 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 LVP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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