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ETM5KT4

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,572 mi
Last recorded174,572 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETM5KT4
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 May 2014 174,572 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills corroded sill kit fitted unable to fully inspect

brake pipes / fuel pipes greased

n/s/r foot brake lazy

n/s/r tyre worn perished

o/s/f tyre worn perished

rear brake aplication uneven

reverse light wired to fog light

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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ETM5KT4 is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ETM5KT4, 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 ETM5KT4 registered?

ETM5KT4 is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 March 2001.

Is ETM5KT4 safe to buy?

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