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HW51 FSD

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,322 mi
Last recorded61,322 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FSD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2015 61,322 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking o/s rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 53,821 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,054 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 49,326 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 49,326 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 47,596 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 46,221 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 46,221 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,921 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 40,859 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,918 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 31,346 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,560 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 24,560 miles

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

Rear no plate starting to show signs of deteriorate.

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 FSD is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSD, 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

How do I check the history of HW51 FSD?

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What year was HW51 FSD registered?

HW51 FSD is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 December 2001.

Is HW51 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FSD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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