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DX51 UJL

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,388 mi
Last recorded125,388 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 125,388 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,381 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 112,718 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 107,063 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 107,063 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 104,354 miles

oil leak from power steering pump

Fail 13 Nov 2014 103,950 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre feathered

oil leak in area of power steering pump

Pass 2 Jan 2014 101,803 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 101,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 98,126 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 93,385 miles

2 front tyres slighty wear on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

Fail 21 Jan 2012 93,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

2 front tyres slighty wear on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal pad slightly worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 89,119 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 89,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,697 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 84,697 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 74,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 74,319 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 63,228 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 63,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 54,827 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 46,480 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 UJL is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL registered?

DX51 UJL is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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