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FD51 EWK

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

94,263 mi
Last recorded94,263 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 EWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 94,263 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 103,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 87,635 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 87,631 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,456 miles

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

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

power steering fluid low possible pump leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2016 80,456 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

power steering fluid low possible pump leaking

Fail 15 Dec 2015 79,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

brake warning lamp indicating a possible fault

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2015 70,469 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre scrubbed at edges

slight bind on nearside front brake

Fail 16 Jan 2015 70,450 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre scrubbed at edges

slight bind on nearside front brake

Pass 6 Feb 2014 59,162 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 59,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 51,795 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,625 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 44,625 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 36,794 miles

cv boots cracking/ brake pipe furrules corroding/ h/brake travel high/ n/s/r brake noisey. exhaust poor/ steering rack damp

Fail 29 Jul 2010 36,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,832 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,661 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 29,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 25,676 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,071 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 22,071 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 18,316 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 18,304 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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 EWK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 EWK, 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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FD51 EWK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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