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FJ51 KTX

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,312 mi
Last recorded67,312 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KTX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,312 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,057 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 65,034 miles

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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 62,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,543 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 57,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2009 42,349 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,344 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 33,483 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 33,479 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,571 miles

rear of front to reat metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,931 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 17,931 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 KTX is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FJ51 KTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ51 KTX registered?

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

Is FJ51 KTX safe to buy?

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