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GN51 LNK

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,819 mi
Last recorded115,819 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 LNK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 115,819 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

offside front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2010 106,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 100,155 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 89,501 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 89,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump weeping.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 78,174 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,249 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 55,852 miles

Offside rear light lense cracked and may eventually cause Fog Lamp to emmit a white light.

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 LNK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LNK, 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 LNK registered?

GN51 LNK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is GN51 LNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN51 LNK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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