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BB51 BTB

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,040 mi
Last recorded122,040 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB51 BTB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 122,040 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 104,861 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 83,211 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 83,211 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,152 miles

advise n/s rear wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 14 Aug 2006 27,350 miles

Nearsde front tyre on the limit on outside edge.

Slight play from nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 1 Sep 2005 21,342 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 21,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f wheel slight bind †

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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BB51 BTB is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BB51 BTB, 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 BB51 BTB registered?

BB51 BTB is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BB51 BTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB51 BTB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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