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GK51 WXD

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 WXD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 74,505 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 74,505 miles

Central obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,097 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 60,723 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 60,723 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,612 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 55,612 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 50,205 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 50,205 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil filter slight leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,125 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,954 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,742 miles

front brake discs are pitted

n/s/f tyre has low tread on inner edge

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 37,363 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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GK51 WXD is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WXD, 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 WXD registered?

GK51 WXD is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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