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FX51 FMP

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,225 mi
Last recorded37,225 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FMP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,225 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 37,192 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,923 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 34,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,954 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,039 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 26,039 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,601 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,046 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

off side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2008 16,045 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

off side front brake binding

off side rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,962 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 10,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 10,952 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 10,931 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 9,687 miles

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

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 FMP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FMP, 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 FMP registered?

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

Is FX51 FMP safe to buy?

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