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FJ51 KUC

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,915 mi
Last recorded75,915 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KUC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 75,915 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear bearing dust cover missing

Fail 25 Sep 2010 75,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre outer side wall

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear bearing dust cover missing

Pass 28 Sep 2009 68,134 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 68,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 64,051 miles

both wipers split

Fail 26 Sep 2008 64,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both wipers split

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,558 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 59,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside front brake discs very rusty & in poor condition

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,772 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 50,772 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Sep 2005 41,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KUC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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