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BD51 WNV

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,679 mi
Last recorded63,679 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 WNV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 63,679 miles

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

front exhaust flexi joint noisy

front number plate loose

Fail 5 Jul 2012 63,679 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front exhaust flexi joint noisy

front number plate loose

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,510 miles

both rear top shocker bushes have movement

front brake pads worn close to limit

handbrake high requires adjusting

slight leak on p.a.s pump

Fail 7 Jul 2011 51,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both rear top shocker bushes have movement

front brake pads worn close to limit

handbrake high requires adjusting

slight leak on p.a.s pump

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,740 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 39,740 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 31,369 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 31,369 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,034 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 24,714 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,581 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 21,317 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 16,934 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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BD51 WNV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BD51 WNV, 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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BD51 WNV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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