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EO51 BUW

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

31,226 mi
Last recorded31,226 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 BUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 31,226 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 29,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,585 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 24,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 22,790 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,784 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,345 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 16,540 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 13,674 miles

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 BUW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EO51 BUW, 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 EO51 BUW registered?

EO51 BUW is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 October 2001.

Is EO51 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO51 BUW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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