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CN51 JKF

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,105 mi
Last recorded66,105 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 JKF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,105 miles

Both head lamp lens slightly opaque

Both rear tyres 2mm

H/B travel little long

Fail 30 Sep 2016 66,105 miles

Both head lamp lens slightly opaque

Both rear tyres 2mm

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

H/B travel little long

Pass 4 Sep 2015 64,046 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear outer sill rusty

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear outer sill rusty

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,603 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 3 Sep 2014 61,603 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

sunvisor starting to drop

Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,862 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f wheel bearing starting to feel rough

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,020 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 54,522 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front top anti-roll link dust cover in poor condition

Offside rear brake drum has a small chip on outer lip

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,009 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,009 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,952 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)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge of tead

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,060 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,335 miles

Front brakes slight bind, Brake pedal rubber worn, Front tyres worn on outer edge, Mud guard missing O/S/R,

Oil leak

P/Steering pump damp, Play in rack, Slight movement in O/S/F Driveshaft, Rear seat base loose, Chips in zone A+B, H/Brake travel high, Rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 39,335 miles

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

Front brakes slight bind, Brake pedal rubber worn, Front tyres worn on outer edge, Mud guard missing O/S/R,

Oil leak

P/Steering pump damp, Play in rack, Slight movement in O/S/F Driveshaft, Rear seat base loose, Chips in zone A+B, H/Brake travel high, Rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 35,162 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 35,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front brakes slight bind?

H/Brake travel high?

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear seat base loose?

Rear wiper arm bent?

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 26,210 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 26,205 miles

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

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

H/Brake travel high

N/S/F Tyre speed rating on H and rest of tyres on on T rating

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

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

P/Steering pump damp

Tracking out

nail in tyre

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 JKF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JKF, 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 CN51 JKF registered?

CN51 JKF is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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