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FJ51 KUF

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,442 mi
Last recorded87,442 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 KUF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,442 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,442 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 85,332 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

general corrosion of suspension components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 85,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,100 miles

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

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

general corrosion of suspension components

Fail 30 Aug 2017 82,099 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,431 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion of suspension components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 79,431 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2015 76,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,015 miles

general corrosion of suspension components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,093 miles

general corrosion of bodywork and suspension components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,921 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion of bodywork and suspension components

Pass 18 Aug 2011 65,942 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,348 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil leak from sump

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,168 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,896 miles

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

front brake balance borderline

hand brake travel very borderline

Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,440 miles

front brake balance borderline .

nearside brake binding slighty and offside front .

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 KUF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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