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HF51 NPY

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,451 mi
Last recorded48,451 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 NPY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 48,451 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Nov 2019 48,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Oct 2018 46,243 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 46,171 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,212 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 43,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 41,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 38,212 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 34,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 29,907 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking.(01)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 29,907 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre perishing and cracking.(01)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 25,445 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 25,445 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both rear tyres cracked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 20,309 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside rear wheel bearing rough

Pass 24 Sep 2010 49,998 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 14,953 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,123 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 10,761 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 10,757 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 9,729 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 9,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,256 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 NPY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY registered?

HF51 NPY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is HF51 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF51 NPY shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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