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AO51 ESN

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,858 mi
Last recorded123,858 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ESN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 123,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 111,257 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill and wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 99,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 99,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,809 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cutting out inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2016 93,809 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front tyre cutting out inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 87,871 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2014 80,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 80,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2013 75,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

osf wheel bearing has slight noise

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,773 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes have been greased

Fail 24 Jan 2012 67,699 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake pipes have been greased

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,346 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 60,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 52,183 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 42,581 miles

Rear brake pipes have had the corrosion removed and appear to be in good enough condition to pass the test.

Fail 23 Jan 2009 42,581 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,387 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 31,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 25,260 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 ESN is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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