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FX51 LLT

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,317 mi
Last recorded71,317 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LLT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,317 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise in nearside rewar wheel bearing

slight noise in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 65,891 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2008 65,889 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,719 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 60,630 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 52,301 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 51,890 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 LLT is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LLT, 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 LLT registered?

FX51 LLT is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is FX51 LLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 LLT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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