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GN51 JUH

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

57,090 mi
Last recorded57,090 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JUH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 30 May 2022 57,090 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer, holed (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill & inner/outer wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill & inner/outer wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer, split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill & inner/outer wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/outer sill & inner/outer wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 54,968 miles

rear brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 26 May 2020 52,180 miles

drivers seat belt slowly retracting

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 26 May 2020 52,717 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

drivers seat belt slowly retracting

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,172 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 15 Apr 2019 50,169 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 May 2018 47,969 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 47,957 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,685 miles

Nearside and offside rear arch sill areas corroded just out of prescribed area

Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,683 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear arch sill areas corroded just out of prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2016 44,338 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 23 May 2016 44,336 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 20 May 2015 42,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 May 2015 42,223 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

offside front brake slight bind

wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 6 May 2014 39,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 May 2014 39,346 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 36,368 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 36,367 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 33,236 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,896 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 29,892 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 27,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 27,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 24,277 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 24,277 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 22,901 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 20,267 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,244 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 14,275 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 JUH is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 JUH, 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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GN51 JUH is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 December 2001.

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