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HF51 UPD

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,774 mi
Last recorded76,774 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 76,774 miles

All 4 tyres are perished

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil seapage from sump plug

Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 68,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 68,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,734 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,692 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 50,587 miles

Handbrake travel getting long.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

O/S/F wheel slightly binding but not affecting brake performance.

O/S/R tyre 2.5mm.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 42,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

adv cut to tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2007 32,961 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage noted to n/s/f indicator lens & bumper

exhaust heat shield insecure & rattling

n/s washer partially blocked

Pass 13 Nov 2006 31,264 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 31,264 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 23,601 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 23,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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 UPD is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

HF51 UPD is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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