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FX51 ATV

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,006 mi
Last recorded98,006 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 ATV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,006 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside outer constant velosity boot perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2010 97,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside outer constant velosity boot perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,093 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,298 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2008 69,221 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2007 52,368 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 45,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

advise o/s front antiroll bar link has slight play in ball joint

advise o/s rear brake making noise on rotation when jacked up

advise rear brake pipes & front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2005 41,490 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 ATV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX51 ATV, 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 FX51 ATV registered?

FX51 ATV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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