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HX51 FHC

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

74,644 mi
Last recorded74,644 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 74,644 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front tyres worn on both edges

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear lamp damaged

rear number plate poor

rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper rubber incomplete

unable to open tailgate

various body/bumper defects

various oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2012 74,625 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

front tyres worn on both edges

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear lamp damaged

rear number plate poor

rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper rubber incomplete

unable to open tailgate

various body/bumper defects

various oil leaks

Pass 2 Aug 2011 67,561 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit [replace soon]

n/s/r light lens broken/cracked/taped

rear seat base bent/damaged

various corroded brake pipes

wipers poor o/s/f split on end

Fail 1 Aug 2011 67,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit [replace soon]

n/s/r light lens broken/cracked/taped

rear seat base bent/damaged

various corroded brake pipes

wipers poor o/s/f split on end

Fail 9 Jul 2010 60,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,304 miles

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

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

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

damage to o/s/r light lens

security of copper brake pipe across top of tank

Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,300 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside wiper just clears

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on

nearside wiper just clears

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 37,929 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 37,613 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 30,721 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 25,628 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 25,628 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HX51 FHC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 HX51 FHC, 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 HX51 FHC registered?

HX51 FHC is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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