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FE51 PVL

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,987 mi
Last recorded64,987 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 PVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 64,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 55,020 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge may be close to showing cords recomend replacement

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 May 2011 55,051 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge may be close to showing cords recomend replacement

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 May 2010 50,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp wobbly

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 May 2010 50,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp wobbly

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,027 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f headlamp wobbly

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2009 44,369 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear nearside tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2008 37,146 miles

both rear steel brake pipes started to corrode

Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 23,455 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2005 23,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

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 PVL is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PVL, 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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FE51 PVL is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 October 2001.

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