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GN51 YJO

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,544 mi
Last recorded115,544 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 YJO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,544 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine light on

front h/lamps misty

fuel lines becoming corroded

o/s/f wing bottom corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 115,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine light on

front h/lamps misty

fuel lines becoming corroded

o/s/f wing bottom corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,060 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

front h,lamps dim

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

o/s/d bottom wing corroded

slight engine oil leak

both fuel lines corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 112,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both fuel lines corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

front h,lamps dim

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly worn

o/s/d bottom wing corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,588 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 107,588 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 103,170 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2012 103,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 99,287 miles

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

front exhaust section slightly worn

small cut in n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 8 Sep 2011 99,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,999 miles

front brake pads becoming close to limit

n/s/r tyre small cut on side wall. not showing cords

Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front brake pads becoming close to limit

n/s/r tyre small cut on side wall. not showing cords

Pass 11 Sep 2009 92,245 miles

Cut in n/s/rear tyre wall, but not to cords

Fail 10 Sep 2009 92,245 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Cut in n/s/rear tyre wall, but not to cords

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,387 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 82,293 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 69,113 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 YJO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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