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FX51 MHJ

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,915 mi
Last recorded117,915 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MHJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 117,915 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2014 117,703 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,722 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 65,856 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 65,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 51,100 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,098 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 37,160 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 24,302 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 18,823 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 17,203 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 MHJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

FX51 MHJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is FX51 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 MHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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