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FJ51 KSZ

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,249 mi
Last recorded76,249 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KSZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 76,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,309 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)

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

nearside and offside front brakes showing slight binding effect - observation recomended

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,305 miles

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

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)

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

nearside and offside front brakes showing slight binding effect - observation recomended

Fail 11 Sep 2014 63,771 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,771 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Fail 18 Sep 2013 59,369 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

brake pedal anti-slip 20% worn

Pass 28 Sep 2012 54,692 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2012 54,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

brake pedal anti-slip 15% worn

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2011 49,241 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear wheel showing signs of noise when rotated possible brake drum / backplate issue - observation recomended

Fail 9 Sep 2011 49,241 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear wheel showing signs of noise when rotated possible brake drum / backplate issue - observation recomended

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,532 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,929 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 31,527 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 28,078 miles

slight perrishing on front tyres

slight play in steering rack

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 KSZ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

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

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