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FD51 ETJ

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,340 mi
Last recorded36,340 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 ETJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 36,340 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 36,340 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 35,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Dec 2014 35,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2013 34,981 miles

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

front brake pads wearing slightly low

o/s/f tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

side walls perishing on both rear tyres

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,207 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 32,986 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 32,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,361 miles

both outer cv boots cracked

oil on engine and gear box

power steering pump damp

Pass 29 Oct 2009 30,022 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,794 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre side walls perishing

steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Nov 2008 27,794 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre side walls perishing

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,054 miles

both rear tyres cracking.

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 22,130 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 22,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

side walls perishing on both rear tyres

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 ETJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ETJ, 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 ETJ registered?

FD51 ETJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 November 2001.

Is FD51 ETJ safe to buy?

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