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DX51 VSN

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,285 mi
Last recorded121,285 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 VSN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 121,285 miles

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 121,284 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,521 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 106,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,161 miles

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

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,455 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 84,443 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 72,858 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 72,853 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,039 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,038 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 47,803 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 47,803 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 44,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,327 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 26,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VSN is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSN, 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 VSN is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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