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GN51 LMO

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,395 mi
Last recorded71,395 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LMO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 71,395 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,962 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,920 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,058 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 61,206 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 61,200 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 56,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 50,564 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all 4 rear shock absorber bushes,rubbers starting to part

nearside wiper poor wipe

Fail 18 Aug 2006 50,564 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

all 4 rear shock absorber bushes,rubbers starting to part

nearside wiper poor wipe

Pass 1 Sep 2005 42,285 miles

Both rear shock absorber lower mountings starting to part.

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

Fail 1 Sep 2005 42,285 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear shock absorber lower bushes starting to part.

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

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 LMO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LMO, 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

How do I check the history of GN51 LMO?

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What year was GN51 LMO registered?

GN51 LMO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is GN51 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 LMO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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