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GX51 VFV

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,420 mi
Last recorded77,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VFV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 77,420 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

handbrake travel high

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 20 Dec 2010 57,917 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 57,917 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,844 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 46,844 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,954 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 35,622 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated but still clearing screen ok

Pass 21 Dec 2006 32,728 miles

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

both front brakes slightly binding on

Pass 28 Dec 2005 30,472 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 VFV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GX51 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

GX51 VFV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 December 2001.

Is GX51 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 VFV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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