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GN51 JXE

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,165 mi
Last recorded58,165 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JXE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,165 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 57,240 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 57,240 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm X2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 55,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,611 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 46,426 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from o/s/r wheelbearing

Fail 1 Jul 2015 46,423 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight noise from o/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,143 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 35,012 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front washers weak in operation

Pass 21 Jul 2012 30,018 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 29,384 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

power steering pump slighty damp

slight front brake inbalance

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,409 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

clutch slippng

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing and steering

Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

clutch slippng

n/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing and steering

Fail 23 Mar 2010 25,399 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise both rear tyres perished

advise check on cambelt history

advise slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

advise slight play in nsr wheel bearing

advise slight play in steering

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,399 miles

advise both rear tyres perished

advise check on cambelt history

advise slight oil leak on engine and gearbox

advise slight play in nsr wheel bearing

advise slight play in steering

Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 23,241 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,735 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 18,502 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 JXE is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JXE, 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

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What year was GN51 JXE registered?

GN51 JXE is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is GN51 JXE safe to buy?

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