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AE51 PVT

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,168 mi
Last recorded106,168 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 PVT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 106,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 96,872 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 96,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some steel (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,998 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,672 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 75,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,804 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,309 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 68,245 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,112 miles

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

all brake pipe greased

Pass 2 Mar 2010 53,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2010 53,162 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,050 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 40,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,944 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 13,201 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 PVT is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

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

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