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GN51 AYB

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

166,156 mi
Last recorded166,156 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 AYB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 166,156 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 166,155 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 150,944 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 102,488 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 150,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 132,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 111,843 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 11,843 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 95,081 miles

Offside wiper slightly split

handbrake cable has a lot of travel but not on stops

nearside front indicator slight discoloured

nearside rear arch has accident damage but no shape edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 79,475 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 79,475 miles

Nearside 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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GN51 AYB is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GN51 AYB, 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 GN51 AYB registered?

GN51 AYB is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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