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AM51 WTZ

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,092 mi
Last recorded59,092 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 WTZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 59,092 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Fail 15 Mar 2017 59,092 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,514 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,069 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 46,067 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 40,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight binding o/s/f brake

Pass 26 Nov 2012 38,012 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 35,756 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,413 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 28,939 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 20,582 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,786 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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AM51 WTZ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AM51 WTZ, 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 AM51 WTZ registered?

AM51 WTZ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is AM51 WTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 WTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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