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FG51 ZVD

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,783 mi
Last recorded68,783 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ZVD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 68,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking and perishing wearing inner and outer edge and punctured

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 3 May 2018 66,330 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 2 May 2017 63,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill To Floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2016 61,088 miles

Offside Front inner steering arm has play

headlights deteriorating

Fail 3 May 2016 61,078 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front inner steering arm has play

headlights deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2015 58,819 miles

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Off side inner sill has corrosion

Slight leak from power steering pump

Fail 12 May 2015 58,819 miles

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

Corrosion to both rear outer sills

Front exhaust mount is broken

Front washers are poor

Near side front brake is binding slightly and outer pad is wearing low

Off side inner sill has corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 15 May 2014 56,591 miles

bind to n/s/f brake

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 28 May 2013 54,431 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

o/s/f shock absorber body corroded

Pass 2 May 2012 51,522 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 51,522 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

both rear tyres worn low and starting to crack.

front discs corroded.

o/s wiper split.

oil leaks.

slight play to both rear shocker tops.

very slight play in lower ball joint.

Pass 31 May 2011 48,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,565 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 46,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,469 miles

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

both n/s/r and o/s r tyres outer walls slight splits

Fail 3 Nov 2009 42,468 miles

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

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

both n/s/r and o/s r tyres outer walls slight splits

Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,759 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 33,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 29,466 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 29,466 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 ZVD is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 FG51 ZVD, 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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FG51 ZVD is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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