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AO51 ETE

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,362 mi
Last recorded113,362 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 113,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 101,264 miles

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

SLIGHT DETERIATION AT CENTRE FRONT EXHAUST*

Fail 2 Mar 2012 101,264 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

SLIGHT DETERIATION AT CENTRE FRONT EXHAUST*

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,018 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 94,018 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 87,901 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 87,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 80,024 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 80,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,426 miles

n/s washer jet is partially blocked

slight wheel bearing noise detected on roadtest

Fail 24 Jan 2008 69,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s washer jet is partially blocked

slight wheel bearing noise detected on roadtest

Pass 30 Jan 2007 63,077 miles

all advisorys as before

Fail 29 Jan 2007 63,077 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

very strong advise steel pipes to & from o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty change as soon as possible

Pass 11 Sep 2006 60,820 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 60,820 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2005 49,918 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 49,918 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 ETE is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 ETE, 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 ETE is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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