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AO51 DFP

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,166 mi
Last recorded123,166 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 DFP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 123,166 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 115,598 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 107,906 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 102,739 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,008 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 82,691 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 82,684 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 69,038 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,038 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,126 miles

Advise rear brake ipes covered in grease

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2006 55,126 miles

Advise rear brake ipes covered in grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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 DFP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 DFP, 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 DFP registered?

AO51 DFP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AO51 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 DFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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