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FX51 FOM

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,318 mi
Last recorded92,318 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FOM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 13 Nov 2015 92,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre tread cracked

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,125 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2013 83,106 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 83,106 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,901 miles

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

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

the timing belt is due ?

Fail 6 Nov 2012 77,901 miles

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

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

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

the timing belt is due ?

Pass 9 Nov 2011 72,550 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,559 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 66,559 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,600 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 59,569 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 53,015 miles

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE DELAMINATED

Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,407 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 FOM is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

FX51 FOM is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FX51 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 FOM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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