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FG51 ZVC

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,594 mi
Last recorded55,594 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ZVC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2008 55,594 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 55,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 55,890 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 55,890 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 45,463 miles

chip in lower offside screen.

Pass 3 Sep 2005 43,095 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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FG51 ZVC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG51 ZVC, 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 FG51 ZVC registered?

FG51 ZVC is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is FG51 ZVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 ZVC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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