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HX51 VXY

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,415 mi
Last recorded72,415 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 VXY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,492cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,415 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

air con rad poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,880 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,048 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,891 miles

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

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2008 61,639 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 61,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,202 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 52,453 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 52,451 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

unable to check near side and off side front wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 13 Dec 2005 48,429 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 VXY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

HX51 VXY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is HX51 VXY safe to buy?

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