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FG51 ZVH

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ZVH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2016 93,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,315 miles

rear outer sills weak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 75,779 miles

both front tyres wearing low,rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 67,421 miles

osr tyre cut-cracking on inner wall,rear brake pipes corroded,rear suspension setup bit low-investigate,front wipers not great

spare tyre defective,rear wiper deteriorating,front reg plate cracked,oil leak in places,exhaust-covers slightly deteriorating-slight blow at front

Fail 11 Sep 2012 66,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake pipes corroded,rear suspension setup bit low-investigate,front wipers not great

spare tyre defective,rear wiper deteriorating,front reg plate cracked,oil leak in places,exhaust-covers deteriorating-slight blow at front

Pass 3 Aug 2011 51,553 miles

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

discs not great condition

front tyres wearin g low,step type design,rear shocker casings noisey -investigate

oil dirty,oil leak-investigate,exhaust corroded in places,underbody and components in places

Fail 30 Jul 2011 51,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

discs not great condition

front tyres wearin g low,step type design,rear shocker casings noisey -investigate

oil dirty,oil leak-investigate,exhaust corroded in places,underbody and components in places

Pass 14 Jul 2010 35,048 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 31,255 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 31,255 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,875 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,421 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 19,412 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 ZVH is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

FG51 ZVH is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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