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GX51 SYH

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,997 mi
Last recorded87,997 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 SYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 87,997 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 87,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,893 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 79,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,768 miles

o/s front tyre nr limit on outer edge

Fail 28 Jul 2010 60,768 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre nr limit on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,946 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,946 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 46,831 miles

Front tyre wear uneven. Advise tracking checked.

n/s/f tyre is worn almost to the limit on the inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,564 miles

oil leak from lower part of engine suspect sump gasket

Pass 25 Aug 2006 35,452 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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GX51 SYH is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX51 SYH, 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 GX51 SYH registered?

GX51 SYH is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is GX51 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 SYH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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