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BX51 NXO

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

54,134 mi
Last recorded54,134 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 54,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 53,518 miles

Front engine oil leak

Front gearbox oil leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connectors corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connectors corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 52,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,640 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 51,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 50,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged engine bay running around engine (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 50,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged engine bay running around engine (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 50,409 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 49,130 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 49,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,461 miles

Front brake servo is corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 47,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake servo is corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,380 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 47,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is also worn (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,302 miles

Front engine and gear box oil leaks

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,302 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 43,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 41,790 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 41,789 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,244 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,231 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 30,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 25,897 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 25,897 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 21,597 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 21,597 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,163 miles

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

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

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 NXO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BX51 NXO, 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 NXO registered?

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

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