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FD51 CYF

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,911 mi
Last recorded47,911 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 CYF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2022 47,911 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 34,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,533 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,722 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 30,142 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,741 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,278 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 26,278 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 24,284 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 24,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 22,347 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,980 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 14,437 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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FD51 CYF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FD51 CYF, 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 CYF registered?

FD51 CYF is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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