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BN51 YCY

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,142 mi
Last recorded40,142 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 YCY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 40,142 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 40,079 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 35,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 33,553 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 33,553 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 31,611 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 30,082 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 28,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 24,268 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,334 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 20,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,962 miles

slight wear nearside front tyre shoulder

Fail 4 Dec 2008 15,964 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 15,964 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,009 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,953 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 9,696 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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BN51 YCY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BN51 YCY, 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 BN51 YCY registered?

BN51 YCY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is BN51 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN51 YCY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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