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GN51 JXP

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,481 mi
Last recorded95,481 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 JXP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 95,481 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded not to x/s at time of test.

steering rack damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

Fail 21 May 2012 95,479 miles

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

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

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r wheel arch corroded not to x/s at time of test.

steering rack damp not leaking to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 May 2011 89,951 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm inner bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 18 May 2011 89,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly lumpy tread.

parking brake long (adjust).

slight play/wear in n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspention arm inner bushes not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 17 May 2010 83,316 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres getting low tread on edges not below limits at time of test.

Pass 9 May 2009 75,880 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 75,880 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 68,554 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 68,554 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres wearing on inside edge reccommend tracking adjusted.

parking brake long travel requires adjusting.

Pass 23 May 2007 60,245 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 60,245 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 51,440 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 51,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

175/65/r14

o/s/f tyre low on inside edge.

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 JXP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

GN51 JXP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is GN51 JXP safe to buy?

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