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FX51 FRU

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,480 mi
Last recorded72,480 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 FRU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2016 72,480 miles

ALL BRAKES PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST

BEAM PATTERN POOR DUE TO HEADLIGHTS HAZED

Centre HANDBRAKE LEVER HAS HIGH TRAVEL

DRIVERS SEAT BEALT RETRACTS SLOWLY

EML ON

ENGINE OILY

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI HAS SLIGHT BLOW

NSF TYRE ON 2-3MM

NSR TYRE ON 2MM AND HEAVILY PERISHED

NSR WHEELBEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY (RETORQUE)

OSF TYRE ON 2-3MM

OSR SILL WEAK

OSR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY ANDSLIGHTLY NOISEY

PLAY IN OSF ANTI ROLL BAR LINK

PLAY IN OSF LOWER BALL JOINT

REAR SEAT DOWN AND VECHILE LOADED AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT BIND TO NSF WHEEL

TYRE PROFILE DIFFERENT FRONT TO REAR

WASHERS POOR

WIPERS POOR

Pass 13 Sep 2014 66,131 miles

Engine check light on.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 61,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,721 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,616 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,615 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,196 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,129 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 31,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,547 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 FRU is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

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

Is FX51 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 FRU shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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