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DX51 LRN

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

74,731 mi
Last recorded74,731 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LRN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2017 74,731 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 65,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 65,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 64,713 miles

both head light beams poor

n/s/r tyre wall cracked perished

sills back sills chassis legs rusty shailing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 64,710 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

both head light beams poor

n/s/r tyre wall cracked perished

play/noise both rear wheel bearings

sills back sills chassis legs rusty shailing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,397 miles

End of sill on the O/S rusted through beyond the seam joint.

Rear brake pipes are a little rusty.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 63,397 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

End of sill on the O/S rusted through beyond the seam joint.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake pipes are a little rusty.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,253 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 59,274 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 59,274 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipes through the front inner wings rusty and shailing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,410 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,259 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,447 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 51,237 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 47,549 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 38,489 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 38,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LRN is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

DX51 LRN is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is DX51 LRN safe to buy?

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