MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,340 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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
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
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
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both outer cv boots cracked
oil on engine and gear box
power steering pump damp
front number plate cracked
n/s/r tyre side walls perishing
steel brake pipes corroding
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
both rear tyres cracking.
n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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