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HW51 EXM

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,600 mi
Last recorded137,600 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 EXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Auxiliary belt squeeling

Body damaged

Both front inner wheel arch liners insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

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

Nearside rear brake back plate wet

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear bumper insecure

Stickers on windscreen (outside swept area)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 132,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both head light glasses cloudy

front No plate damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2013 132,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both head light glasses cloudy

front No plate damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 122,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 122,514 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 112,848 miles

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

Fail 8 Feb 2011 112,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre sidewall in poor condition

surface corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 11 Jan 2010 99,965 miles

front pads approx 3000mls left

Pass 26 Feb 2009 87,936 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

front brake pads very low

Fail 20 Feb 2009 87,698 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

front brake pads very low

Pass 18 Feb 2008 74,400 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2008

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leval low

Fail 16 Feb 2007 62,739 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

drivers mirror damaged but useable

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,739 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers mirror damaged but useable

Pass 18 Feb 2006 53,048 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 47,515 miles

both rear top shock bushes worn/o/s/f tyre low on outer edge /n/s/f tyre on limit

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 EXM is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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