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AO51 KHE

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,800 mi
Last recorded102,800 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 KHE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,800 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,106 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,587 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 74,585 miles

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,460 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,414 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 66,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,625 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 49,519 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 33,186 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 KHE is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 KHE registered?

AO51 KHE is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is AO51 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO51 KHE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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