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GN51 FEF

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,775 mi
Last recorded65,775 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FEF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,962 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2010 60,959 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 53,278 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 49,495 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 40,924 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 40,924 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

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 FEF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 GN51 FEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GN51 FEF?

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What year was GN51 FEF registered?

GN51 FEF is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is GN51 FEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 FEF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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