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DX51 SVJ

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,011 mi
Last recorded60,011 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,011 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both front wiper blades in poor condition.

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,969 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs corroded.

Both front wiper blades in poor condition.

Brake pedal application not smooth to press.

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,537 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 58,490 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,675 miles

Front exhaust mounting insecure but not effecting security of exhaust

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,675 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front exhaust mounting insecure but not effecting security of exhaust

O/S/F wheel bearing noisy

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 47,354 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 47,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,908 miles

Front steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Main steel brake pipes slightly corroded towards rear.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steel brake pipes from rear flexibles to wheel cylinders slightly corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2006 37,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 30,144 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 29,887 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 SVJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

DX51 SVJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is DX51 SVJ safe to buy?

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