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DX51 XHV

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,606 mi
Last recorded47,606 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 XHV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 47,606 miles

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, tread not cut as deep as centre tread.

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded.

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

observation only - partial wheel arch liners front and rear.

power steering pump damp

rear of n/s sill corroding

rear of o/s sill corroding.

temporary mirror fitted to o/s/f door.

Fail 13 Oct 2011 47,606 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar slightly corroded.

n/s/f tyre worn on edges, tread not cut as deep as centre tread.

n/s/r coil spring slightly corroded.

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

nail in n/s/r tyre tread.

observation only - partial wheel arch liners front and rear.

power steering pump damp

rear of n/s sill corroding

rear of o/s sill corroding.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,576 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

observation only - partial inner wheel arch liners fitted to front and rear.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,957 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 41,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 38,854 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,854 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on outer edge

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2007 36,049 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 27 Sep 2007 36,049 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding

engine oil leak

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 5 Oct 2006 33,497 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 33,496 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 31,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XHV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green 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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

DX51 XHV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is DX51 XHV safe to buy?

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