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CN51 HNJ

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

109,157 mi
Last recorded109,157 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 HNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 109,157 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 109,121 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,974 miles

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

slight play in o/s inner tie rod end

Fail 10 Jun 2011 97,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

slight play in o/s inner tie rod end

Pass 11 Jun 2010 88,921 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2010 88,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2009 78,555 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/r bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,555 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight play in n/s/r bearing

Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,651 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 66,639 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,448 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,993 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 48,993 miles

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front tyres worn on edges and offside close to legal limit

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 HNJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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