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AE51 PVL

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,691 mi
Last recorded87,691 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,691 miles

front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,343 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 81,340 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,803 miles

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leeking

Fail 8 Oct 2009 73,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leeking

Pass 8 Oct 2008 55,779 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2008 55,777 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 42,673 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 23,512 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 23,494 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 PVL is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PVL, 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

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What year was AE51 PVL registered?

AE51 PVL is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AE51 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 PVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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