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DX51 LWA

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

73,456 mi
Last recorded73,456 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 LWA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perrised

Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,456 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres perrised

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Fail 8 Aug 2009 67,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 62,220 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 58,200 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 58,197 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear seatbelt twisted

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,247 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 53,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 49,030 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 49,030 miles

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

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

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 LWA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LWA, 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 LWA registered?

DX51 LWA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is DX51 LWA safe to buy?

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