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FE51 RZJ

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,628 mi
Last recorded83,628 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 RZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 83,628 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 83,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

back boot cant open

Pass 30 Mar 2013 80,586 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 80,586 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,990 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 75,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,590 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 71,590 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 67,163 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 67,163 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 53,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,114 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,216 miles

nearside rear tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators

Fail 16 Dec 2006 38,087 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to the tread depth indicators

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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 RZJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RZJ, 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 RZJ registered?

FE51 RZJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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