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DX51 NNL

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

66,030 mi
Last recorded66,030 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 NNL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 66,030 miles

oil leak

rear inner flitches showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2016 66,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Inner arch's corroded

Nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear arch's corroded

exhaust back box joint deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 64,957 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear wiper blades split.

Fail 6 Aug 2015 64,953 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both rear wiper blades split.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 63,537 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)

Oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jul 2014 63,493 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2013 60,725 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 60,723 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,221 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 55,382 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,905 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,180 miles

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Nearside front brake disc is corroded on the inner edge possibly due to vechile been standing

Offside front brake disc is corroded on the inner edge possibly due to vechile been standing

Offside rear metal brake pipe that goes to rubber flexi hose is slightly rusty

Rear washer jets not working

Fail 17 Jun 2009 52,180 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ALL ADVISORYS WILL NEED FURTHER INVESTIGATION

Nearside front brake disc is corroded on the inner edge possibly due to vechile been standing

Offside front brake disc is corroded on the inner edge possibly due to vechile been standing

Offside rear metal brake pipe that goes to rubber flexi hose is slightly rusty

Rear washer jets not working

Unable to check nearside front headlight aim due to light out

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,381 miles

both front wheels have slight brake bind

chip in windscreen

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2008 50,304 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front wheels have slight brake bind

Pass 9 Feb 2007 44,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,550 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,107 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 NNL is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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