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GN51 AYJ

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,119 mi
Last recorded85,119 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 AYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,119 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 85,116 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,097 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,092 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,221 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 63,166 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 54,522 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Nov 2007 48,241 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 40,495 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 40,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 32,475 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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GN51 AYJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green 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 GN51 AYJ, 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 AYJ registered?

GN51 AYJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 November 2001.

Is GN51 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 AYJ 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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