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GX51 TBO

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

97,077 mi
Last recorded97,077 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 TBO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,077 miles

Oil leak

Bonnet Catch & Safety Catch Seized - Freed Off & Lubricated

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Worn

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

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

Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Affecting Light Output & Beam Image

Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

NSF Tyre Very Close To Tread Depth Limit

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

OSF & OSR Brakes Binding Slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 97,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet Catch & Safety Catch Seized - Freed Off & Lubricated

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Worn

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

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

Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Affecting Light Output & Beam Image

Metal Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

NSF Tyre Very Close To Tread Depth Limit

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

OSF & OSR Brakes Binding Slightly

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 94,281 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 94,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Sep 2009 75,907 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 75,907 miles

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

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,907 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Sep 2008 63,907 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 50,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,798 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 39,798 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

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 TBO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GX51 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

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

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