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FG51 ZVJ

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,599 mi
Last recorded123,599 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 ZVJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 123,599 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

oil leak

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 123,545 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both headlamps deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2016 117,435 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 117,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,235 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 89,583 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 68,516 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 25 Oct 2013 68,366 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2012 50,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,613 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 39,613 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,118 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 29,118 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

all four tyres wearing low.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,706 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 14,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 11,813 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 ZVJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FG51 ZVJ, 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 ZVJ registered?

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

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