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AE51 PVK

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,027 mi
Last recorded122,027 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 122,027 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 24 May 2010 114,078 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 113,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 104,438 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2009 104,270 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Towbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Towbar retaining device insecure (6.6.3a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 97,734 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 90,761 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,791 miles

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

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 PVK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 PVK, 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 PVK registered?

AE51 PVK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is AE51 PVK safe to buy?

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