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FP51 BFY

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,301 mi
Last recorded61,301 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BFY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2016 61,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 14 Aug 2015 54,771 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 54,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 48,522 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,380 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,828 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,243 miles

Off side rear tyre is perishing an cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2009 34,299 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,281 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,455 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 21,343 miles

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

both sides front brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

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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FP51 BFY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FP51 BFY, 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 FP51 BFY registered?

FP51 BFY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 December 2001.

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