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EO51 AOX

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,302 mi
Last recorded126,302 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 AOX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 126,302 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,906 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2016 119,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 31,539 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 107,189 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 107,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

bad g box oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 101,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

tailgate will not open

Fail 20 Apr 2013 101,418 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake noisey

tailgate will not open

Pass 21 Apr 2012 95,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 89,516 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 89,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2010 97,240 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 97,230 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,988 miles

front exhaust downpipe support bracket is broken

front number plate is cracked

n/s/f wheel trim is missing

Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

n/s/f wheel trim is missing

front exhaust downpipe support bracket is broken

front number plate is cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2007 50,706 miles

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

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

rear heatshield on exhaust not fully secure

Pass 3 Oct 2007 50,706 miles

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

rear heatshield on exhaust not fully secure

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,952 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 37,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 25,600 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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EO51 AOX is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO51 AOX, 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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EO51 AOX is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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