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CN51 VCC

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,609 mi
Last recorded87,609 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,609 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,848 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,880 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,875 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,866 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2013 69,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,462 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 60,786 miles

slight binding nearside front wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,510 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 53,430 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,751 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 48,751 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 43,160 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,463 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nail in rns 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 VCC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VCC, 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 VCC registered?

CN51 VCC is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is CN51 VCC safe to buy?

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