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BX51 NXH

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,210 mi
Last recorded111,210 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 NXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,210 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,210 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,807 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 92,008 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 92,594 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre low on outer tread

o/s/r tyre low on outer tread

os door mirror cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2013 89,238 miles

drivers mirror cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2012 66,004 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 65,063 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 81,855 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 77,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,605 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,531 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 69,531 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 64,603 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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BX51 NXH is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX51 NXH, 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 BX51 NXH registered?

BX51 NXH is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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