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GX51 SZW

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,790 mi
Last recorded70,790 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 70,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit

headlights misty

Pass 12 Aug 2016 68,866 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2014 67,893 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyre edges worn X 2

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear No plate deteriorated

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 67,676 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner egde (tread not cut as deep)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,673 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner egde (tread not cut as deep)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 62,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

chip in screen outside wiper sweep area

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,212 miles

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

chip in screen outside wiper sweep area

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,886 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 57,886 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,033 miles

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

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

front brake disks have slight pitting

Fail 17 Aug 2009 49,937 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,937 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 45,292 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 45,292 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,907 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 34,907 miles

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)

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 SZW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SZW, 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 SZW registered?

GX51 SZW is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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