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EO51 EMJ

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,052 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 64,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,833 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,656 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arche (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 61,549 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCHE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,395 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 59,400 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,388 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 57,367 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 55,933 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,289 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,289 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,632 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,904 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,774 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,334 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,638 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 36,638 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,702 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 28,861 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 26,365 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 26,365 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2005 26,365 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 EMJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EMJ, 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 EMJ registered?

EO51 EMJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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