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AO51 ESV

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,039 mi
Last recorded84,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 84,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,954 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,301 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 71,838 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake inner pads worn thin

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,838 miles

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

front brake inner pads worn thin

Pass 25 Aug 2010 67,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,731 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 61,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 55,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,451 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 21 Aug 2007 48,451 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 22 Aug 2006 40,602 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 ESV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 October 2001.

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