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AO51 DHV

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,141 mi
Last recorded106,141 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 106,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front brakes slight binding

both rear wheel arches rusty

engine oil leaks

engine warning light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2014 99,855 miles

corrosion at rear of o/s outer sill

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,616 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 73,611 miles

both front outer cv gaitors heavily perished

engine management warning light illuminated

nearside front tyre 2mm 175 65 r14 82t

nearside wiperblade juddering slightly

offside rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front drop link

Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,836 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,713 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 42,944 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,822 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 DHV 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 DHV, 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 DHV registered?

AO51 DHV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AO51 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 DHV 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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