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HF51 LCW

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,931 mi
Last recorded97,931 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 LCW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 97,931 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f head lamp damaged

Fail 25 Jul 2011 97,931 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s/f head lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2010 87,651 miles

engine check light is on

engine has a oil leak possibly from the nearside corner of the head gasket

front pads appear low

offside front brake is slightly binding

offside front cv boot is perrishing

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

power steering pump is damp

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,301 miles

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

hand brake adjustment could be better

o/s/front disc brake inner face corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,930 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f brake disc rusted

Pass 27 Jul 2007 56,222 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,530 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 LCW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LCW, 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 HF51 LCW registered?

HF51 LCW is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is HF51 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 LCW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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