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CN51 HNC

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,393 mi
Last recorded70,393 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 HNC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,633 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,385 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge,both front headlamps lenses deteriorating,o/s/r sill corroded but not holed

Fail 29 Aug 2013 65,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge,both front headlamps lenses deteriorating,o/s/r sill corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,593 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,679 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,860 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 54,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,797 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,974 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,435 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 30,225 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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CN51 HNC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CN51 HNC, 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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CN51 HNC is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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