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GN51 JXM

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,342 mi
Last recorded98,342 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge not measurable tread but could soon be through to cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing belt working at test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 98,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working high leval (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge not measurable tread but could soon be through to cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing belt working at test

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,195 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges o/s rear close to cords

n/s front wing accident damaged

o/s/f seat belt stalk covers missing no effecting operation

Fail 15 Jul 2015 93,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges o/s rear close to cords

n/s front wing accident damaged

o/s/f seat belt stalk covers missing no effecting operation

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,606 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine cheack light on

front no plate craked

n/s front wing damaged

o/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

some travil at hand brake

Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,606 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine cheack light on

engine miss fire

front no plate craked

n/s front wing damaged

o/s/rear tyre wearing on outer edge

pas fluid leval close to min

some travil at hand brake

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,282 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s front

front brake discs worn/pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 73,280 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

accident damage to n/s front

front brake discs worn/pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 68,396 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

accident damage to n/s front

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

o/s front seat belt stalk cover missing working at test

Fail 26 Oct 2011 68,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

accident damage to n/s front

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

o/s front seat belt stalk cover missing working at test

Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2010 62,134 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,107 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 55,107 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,190 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 47,175 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,145 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,565 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 31,263 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 JXM is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 JXM, 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 JXM is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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