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HW51 EXK

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,889 mi
Last recorded95,889 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 EXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 95,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 92,063 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 92,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 87,821 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 84,270 miles

both beam patterns poor

Pass 7 May 2014 80,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 76,641 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 73,386 miles

E . M . L ON

Pass 17 May 2011 69,755 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 May 2010 65,766 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 63,959 miles

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

near side rear tyre small cut in the side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 58,404 miles

engine managment light is on

slight play in both front suspension arms

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2008 58,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

engine managment light is on

slight play in both front suspension arms

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 75,843 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 47,946 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,776 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 35,835 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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HW51 EXK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HW51 EXK, 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 HW51 EXK registered?

HW51 EXK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HW51 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 EXK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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