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DX51 LVS

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,320 mi
Last recorded99,320 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LVS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2015 99,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 98,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre perished on sidewall....slight weep from nearside front cv boot

Pass 14 Aug 2013 96,581 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Aug 2013 96,581 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 93,056 miles

corrosion starting in n/s/r sill

n/s mirror secured with tape

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [165/70/13t]

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot

unable to check front brake pipes properly due to grease

Fail 20 Aug 2012 93,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion starting in n/s/r sill

n/s mirror secured with tape

n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to deteriorate

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm [165/70/13t]

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight weep from n/s/f outer cv boot

unable to check front brake pipes properly due to grease

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 81,225 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,687 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 66,897 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 33,145 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 31,285 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 30,794 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DX51 LVS is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

DX51 LVS is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DX51 LVS safe to buy?

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