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DX51 BDE

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,775 mi
Last recorded83,775 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 BDE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,775 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 79,579 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear seatbelt starting to fray

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

offside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2009 79,485 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear outersills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside rear seat belt starting to fray

offside front wheel has a slight brake bind

offside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 71,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,388 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 66,316 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,323 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 47,360 miles

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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DX51 BDE is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX51 BDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX51 BDE registered?

DX51 BDE is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is DX51 BDE safe to buy?

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