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CN51 RYO

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

91,691 mi
Last recorded91,691 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 RYO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,691 miles

Front Oil leak engine bay ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 91,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle in balance 66% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle in balance 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released on dash (1.2.1e)

Front Oil leak engine bay ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 88,729 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,249 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 85,168 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play o/s (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,223 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 79,279 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,055 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 76,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,769 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 69,711 miles

Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s/f brake disc pitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 65,858 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 65,858 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,434 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 152670219016

Fail 10 Jan 2009 61,430 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 59,548 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s front tyre is bald on outer edge and on legal limit

o/s rear tyre wall is damaged/perished but no cords visible, tyre should be replaced soon

slight imbalancew to front brakes = 12%

Fail 11 Feb 2008 59,539 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s front tyre is bald on outer edge and on legal limit

o/s rear tyre wall is damaged/perished but no cords visible, tyre should be replaced soon

Pass 26 Feb 2007 56,938 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 53,188 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 53,188 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 RYO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RYO, 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 RYO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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