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CN51 SGO

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

44,083 mi
Last recorded44,083 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,083 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 39,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 19 Sep 2009 39,357 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Fail 17 Sep 2008 36,189 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

long travel on hand brake lever

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,189 miles

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

long travel on hand brake lever

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,330 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Sep 2007 29,330 miles

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

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,208 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 23,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005
Fail 9 Sep 2005

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

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 SGO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

CN51 SGO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is CN51 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 SGO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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