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GK51 BEJ

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,433 mi
Last recorded45,433 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 BEJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 45,433 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 45,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads look low

hand brake travel long

nearside head light aim on upper limit

sticker on nearside windscreen

wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 2 Nov 2005 27,204 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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GK51 BEJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK51 BEJ, 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 GK51 BEJ registered?

GK51 BEJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 November 2001.

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