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FP51 BGF

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,953 mi
Last recorded50,953 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BGF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,953 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2015 50,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 45,929 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 45,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 39,437 miles

diff bearings noisey

Fail 30 Aug 2013 39,437 miles

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

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

diff bearings noisey

Pass 23 May 2011 35,324 miles

diff bearings noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,752 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 31,894 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 31,894 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,196 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,511 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 24,442 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,310 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 16,017 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 16,017 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 BGF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FP51 BGF, 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 FP51 BGF registered?

FP51 BGF is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 December 2001.

Is FP51 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP51 BGF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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