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FX51 AUO

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 AUO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 99,379 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 99,377 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 93,142 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 93,140 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 87,965 miles

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2013 82,709 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2013 82,709 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 76,982 miles

nearside outer c.v boot deteriorating

Fail 15 May 2012 76,982 miles

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

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

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

nearside outer c.v boot deteriorating

Pass 18 May 2011 70,966 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 70,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 65,610 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 65,593 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 60,529 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008
Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,110 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,511 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 AUO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AUO, 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 AUO registered?

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

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