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DX51 LVG

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,508 mi
Last recorded65,508 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LVG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,508 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 65,508 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,978 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 61,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape and worn on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2015 52,069 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes coated in grease preventing proper inspection.

Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,575 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,575 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 38,517 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 38,454 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 31,685 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 31,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 27,517 miles

Floor damaged under body

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

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front lower arm, rear bush has slight movement

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,517 miles

Floor damaged under body

Offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front lower arm, rear bush has slight movement

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,169 miles

all brake pipes greased

front pads close to limit

nearside front anti- roll bar link ball joints

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 17,010 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 11,348 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,753 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 5,149 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 LVG is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DX51 LVG, 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 DX51 LVG registered?

DX51 LVG is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is DX51 LVG safe to buy?

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