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CA51 FEP

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,117 mi
Last recorded65,117 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 FEP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 65,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension components corroded arms,springs etc

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear suspension components corroded arms,springs etc

Pass 30 Jan 2021 48,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 40,694 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front has a slight knock on the suspension

reverse lamp not working

Pass 21 Dec 2018 39,984 miles

Offside Front wheel has a slight knock

Pass 7 Dec 2017 28,288 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 28,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 18,130 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 18,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 18,112 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 17,912 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 17,131 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 17,131 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2011 16,201 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 15,202 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 13,806 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 11,994 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 9,769 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 7,376 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 5,368 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 5,368 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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CA51 FEP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CA51 FEP, 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 CA51 FEP registered?

CA51 FEP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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