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AE51 PVN

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,732 mi
Last recorded115,732 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PVN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 May 2016 115,732 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slightly binding (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill +inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy badly deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre badly perished

bad oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 108,139 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,455 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 92,337 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 77,004 miles

slight surface corrosion to sills ok at time of test with cat tool but a heavier may make holes

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,340 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 71,340 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 64,769 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,371 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,370 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,345 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 46,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside & nearside front brake disc edges corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2006 38,485 miles

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

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

rear brake effort application slightly uneven

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 PVN is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PVN, 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 PVN is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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