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AO51 ETF

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,253 mi
Last recorded70,253 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ETF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,253 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight rumble/noise

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,225 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight rumble/noise

Pass 8 Jun 2011 67,701 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 65,245 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Jun 2010 65,245 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,371 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 56,870 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Jun 2007 51,183 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 51,183 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 46,725 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 46,723 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 ETF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ETF, 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 ETF registered?

AO51 ETF is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is AO51 ETF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 ETF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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