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AO51 BZJ

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 BZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,258 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,786 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,146 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,485 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,512 miles

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

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

sill rusting

Fail 20 Aug 2010 63,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

sill rusting

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,962 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 57,962 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,832 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,803 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,941 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 BZJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BZJ, 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 AO51 BZJ registered?

AO51 BZJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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