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HX51 FHT

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,243 mi
Last recorded77,243 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 FHT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 77,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust pipe and mounts slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded and lipped

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,144 miles

long travel on hand brake

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Fail 4 Apr 2013 68,051 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

long travel on hand brake

offside front tyre outer wall damage

Pass 18 Apr 2012 62,486 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,900 miles

both front tyres perishing

both rear tyres on 2mm

eml light on

gear box oil leak

play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 4 May 2010 51,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 48,295 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,292 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 37,383 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,078 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,202 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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HX51 FHT is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HX51 FHT, 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 FHT registered?

HX51 FHT is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 November 2001.

Is HX51 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX51 FHT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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