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FX51 ARU

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,810 mi
Last recorded123,810 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ARU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 123,810 miles

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

slight binding on both front brakes

Fail 11 Oct 2011 123,800 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2010 122,660 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all metal brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection, no corrosion visable

Fail 5 Oct 2010 122,660 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all metal brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection, no corrosion visable

Pass 13 Oct 2009 122,046 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 115,158 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 103,550 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 95,406 miles

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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FX51 ARU is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX51 ARU, 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 FX51 ARU registered?

FX51 ARU is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is FX51 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 ARU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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