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AF51 CYA

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

53,644 mi
Last recorded53,644 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 CYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2021 53,644 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside and nearside lenses deteriorated/dull (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,272 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 53,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,721 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills becoming corroded at rear

Fail 26 Apr 2019 52,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills becoming corroded at rear

Pass 23 Apr 2018 52,163 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and filter ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear upper (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake binding

offside front tyre perished and nail in tread

Fail 13 Apr 2018 52,155 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded and filter ()

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside and nearside rear upper (2.7.4)

nearside rear brake binding

offside front tyre perished and nail in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2017 51,731 miles

1. Slight binding on nearside rear brake. 2. Nearside and offside rear top shock absorber mountings starting to wear.

Fail 12 Apr 2017 51,731 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe leaking steel brake pipes to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

1. Slight binding on nearside rear brake. 2. Nearside and offside rear top shock absorber mountings starting to wear.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 51,459 miles

1. Both head lamp beam patterns poor.

2. Slight wear in nearside and offside rear top shock absorber bushes.

3. Hand brake travel on limits.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,104 miles

Both head light images becoming poor.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 50,737 miles

1.Head lamp beam patterns poor. 2.Rear tyres wearing low on outside egdes. 3. Nearside front wiper blade starting to split.

Pass 12 Apr 2013 50,257 miles

1. Slight binding on front brakes. 2. Rear tyres wearing low on edges. 3. Hand brake travel close to limits.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 49,603 miles

1. Rear tyres wearing low on outside edges. 2. Slight binding on offside front brake.

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,892 miles

1. Slight binding on o/s front brake. 2. n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing low on outside edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 45,739 miles

1. Slight binding on o/s front brake. 2. Rear tyres wearing low on outside edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 44,023 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge 2.rear steel brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,588 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 42,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 40,728 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 6 Apr 2006 38,477 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 38,477 miles

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

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

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

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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AF51 CYA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AF51 CYA, 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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AF51 CYA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 December 2001.

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