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HX51 PNO

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,036 mi
Last recorded86,036 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 PNO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,036 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s beam pattern becoming poor

Pass 20 Jun 2013 86,036 miles

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

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

o/s beam pattern becoming poor

Pass 27 Jun 2012 78,467 miles

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

n/s/r fuel pipe rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

parking brake long in travel

Fail 27 Jun 2012 78,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r fuel pipe rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

parking brake long in travel

Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,325 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 54,607 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 54,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 45,624 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 36,631 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 36,631 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,510 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 19,522 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 PNO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PNO, 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 HX51 PNO registered?

HX51 PNO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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