CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX51 VGA

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,658 mi
Last recorded51,658 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX51 VGA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 51,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,185 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 46,306 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 43,088 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 40,584 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 39,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2018 38,760 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear outer sills

oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2018 38,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear outer sills

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,537 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2017 37,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2016 36,218 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Nov 2016 36,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 34,851 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres worn low on edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 33,425 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake pipes at flexi hoses slightly corroded and offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

dampness to steering rack

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 24 Nov 2014 33,419 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear brake pipes at flexi hoses slightly corroded and offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

dampness to steering rack

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,897 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 30,493 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 30,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/r wheel bearing noisey.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,998 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 25,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,047 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 20,666 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 18,482 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX51 VGA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX51 VGA?

You can check the full history of GX51 VGA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX51 VGA registered?

GX51 VGA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GX51 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX51 VGA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX51 VGA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX51 VGA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.