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EO51 BVK

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,113 mi
Last recorded24,113 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 24,113 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 24,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 18,894 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,561 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 14,304 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 13,572 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,815 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,948 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 10,222 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 10,222 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,431 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 6,694 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 BVK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BVK, 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 EO51 BVK registered?

EO51 BVK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for EO51 BVK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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