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AO51 BZG

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,977 mi
Last recorded68,977 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 68,977 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 68,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,748 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,075 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 58,711 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,125 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 55,125 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)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,967 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall perishing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 49,388 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 49,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,381 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 46,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 43,686 miles

both front brake pipes slightly rusted.

both rear brake pipes slightly rusted.

offside front brake binding on slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 41,281 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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AO51 BZG is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO51 BZG, 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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AO51 BZG is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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