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FJ51 KRD

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,944 mi
Last recorded76,944 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KRD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,944 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

corrosion off side rear wheel arch

slight bind near side rear brake

Fail 6 Sep 2014 76,922 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on.

exhaust system deteriorated.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Pass 31 Aug 2013 74,189 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 74,125 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 70,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 64,010 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate mounting weak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 57,627 miles

fluctuation to front brake readings

front brake discs worn

front brake pad linings wearing low

Fail 27 Aug 2010 57,437 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

fluctuation to front brake readings

front brake discs worn

front brake pad linings wearing low

Pass 24 Sep 2009 50,587 miles

Both rear tyre perished and n/s/r low on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,255 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 24,508 miles

front pads are getting low

nearside front tyre is getting low on tread 175/65/14t

offside front brake is binding

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 KRD is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KRD, 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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FJ51 KRD is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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