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GN51 FGG

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,859 mi
Last recorded42,859 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 FGG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 40,730 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 39,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 37,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 35,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 33,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 33,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 31,587 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,957 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,632 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 26,206 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 25,129 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 23,604 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 22,305 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,305 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,830 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 17,830 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside front tyre has a deep cut

Pass 12 Sep 2005 15,047 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 FGG is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FGG, 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 FGG registered?

GN51 FGG is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GN51 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 FGG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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