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EK51 OTC

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,285 mi
Last recorded136,285 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2006
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 OTC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2006 136,285 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 136,285 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake pads wearing low approx 40% left on

Handbrake lever travel high

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 OTC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EK51 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

EK51 OTC is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is EK51 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 OTC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK51 OTC have outstanding finance?

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