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EK51 BDV

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 BDV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2013 118,569 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 101,477 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,453 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 73,415 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2008 51,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,858 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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EK51 BDV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK51 BDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 BDV registered?

EK51 BDV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is EK51 BDV safe to buy?

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