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HF51 ECV

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,852 mi
Last recorded33,852 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 ECV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,852 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 6 Jan 2012 32,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 32,233 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 30,256 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 30,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,049 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,440 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,996 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 20,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 17,908 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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HF51 ECV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HF51 ECV, 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

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What year was HF51 ECV registered?

HF51 ECV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is HF51 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 ECV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF51 ECV have outstanding finance?

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