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GN51 FFP

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,119 mi
Last recorded87,119 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2016 87,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,313 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2011 62,310 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 62,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 53,893 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 53,893 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 45,853 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,429 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 33,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,365 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 FFP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FFP, 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 FFP registered?

GN51 FFP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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