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HF51 EDV

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,607 mi
Last recorded122,607 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 EDV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 122,607 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 122,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 118,428 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

tracking needs ajusting

Fail 18 May 2017 118,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

tracking needs ajusting

Pass 23 May 2016 114,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2016 113,960 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 110,579 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2014 105,827 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 102,884 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 102,032 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS BEAM INTENSITY BECOMING WEAK / BEAMS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED / LENS SLIGHTLY FOGGED ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 22 May 2012 102,032 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH HEAD LIGHTS BEAM INTENSITY BECOMING WEAK / BEAMS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED / LENS SLIGHTLY FOGGED ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON

BRAKE PIPES SURFACE CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,670 miles

ADVISE TO ADJUST CLUTCH / NO FREE TRAVEL

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 7 Jun 2011 100,670 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

ADVISE TO ADJUST CLUTCH / NO FREE TRAVEL

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION DEVELOPING ON FRONT BRAKES

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,345 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear mud guards damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,571 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 63,528 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2006 48,477 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 48,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment cracked (2.4.F.1b)

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 EDV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HF51 EDV, 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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HF51 EDV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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