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FD51 CXR

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,215 mi
Last recorded54,215 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 CXR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,215 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight seepage from power steering pump

Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,144 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight seepage from power steering pump

Fail 3 Sep 2012 35,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 31,383 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION / ADVISE TO CLEAN / GREASE

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED / BECOMING HEAVLY ADVANCED IN PLACES / WEAK

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / COMPONANTS SHOWING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED CORROSION IN PLACES

Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,677 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 28,677 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 25,372 miles

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

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

nearside front brake has slight restricted free movemont

Fail 18 Aug 2009 25,371 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside front brake has slight restricted free movemont

Pass 28 Aug 2008 21,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 18,060 miles

nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers top bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 18 Oct 2006 15,896 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear shockabsorber top bushes worn

slight play in osf wheel bearing

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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FD51 CXR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FD51 CXR, 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 FD51 CXR registered?

FD51 CXR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is FD51 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD51 CXR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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