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FJ51 GXU

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

86,375 mi
Last recorded86,375 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 GXU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,375 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 79,260 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 77,097 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,683 miles

Corrosion in n/s rear sill

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,025 miles

Front wheels tight when rotated by hand

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 58,046 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 58,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 55,558 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 24 Oct 2013 48,621 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Oct 2012 47,482 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake lines greased

nearside front brake has slight bind

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

grease on brake pipes

nearside front inner tyre edge is worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 43,123 miles

brake pipes have been greased

slight corrosion o/s front to rear brake pipe

slight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,288 miles

grease on brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2008 37,007 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,061 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,238 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 25,566 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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FJ51 GXU is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 FJ51 GXU, 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 FJ51 GXU registered?

FJ51 GXU is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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