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GN51 JXJ

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,938 mi
Last recorded73,938 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JXJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,938 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 71,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,364 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 70,354 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Jun 2016 69,884 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 31 May 2016 69,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 69,319 miles

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 May 2015 69,319 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)

Advise n/s/r tyre cracking and wearing outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2013 67,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 67,314 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre have started cracking

knocking from rear of vehicle

offside sunvisor not holding up

Fail 6 Dec 2012 64,357 miles

Nearside 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 rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyre have started cracking

knocking from rear of vehicle

offside sunvisor not holding up

Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,244 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 47,495 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear washer not working

Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,443 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear washer not working

Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,670 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 21,069 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 12,646 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 JXJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

GN51 JXJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is GN51 JXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 JXJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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