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AO51 BXV

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,142 mi
Last recorded64,142 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BXV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,985 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Both headlights have defused beams

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,274 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 39,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,605 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,108 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 29,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,893 miles

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

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

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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AO51 BXV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO51 BXV, 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 AO51 BXV registered?

AO51 BXV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AO51 BXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 BXV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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