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FE51 RZW

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,465 mi
Last recorded62,465 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,465 miles

Oil leak

o/s indicator side repeater lens damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2014 62,461 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s indicator side repeater lens damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,271 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 52,253 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 48,307 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,713 miles

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

both front tyres worn

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,264 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,617 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,828 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,435 miles

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 RZW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE51 RZW?

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What year was FE51 RZW registered?

FE51 RZW is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is FE51 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 RZW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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