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FE51 PVA

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PVA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 83,563 miles

front side light bulbs dim

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Jun 2009 78,075 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 78,075 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 70,913 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 70,913 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 64,206 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 64,205 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FE51 PVA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE51 PVA, 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 FE51 PVA registered?

FE51 PVA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is FE51 PVA safe to buy?

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