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HX51 ZRP

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,288 mi
Last recorded103,288 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,288 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,288 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,976 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 94,976 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 84,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,067 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 76,967 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,924 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mounts starting to unbond

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 65,924 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear shock absorber top mounts starting to unbond

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 57,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,388 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,778 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 48,778 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 40,499 miles

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

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 ZRP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZRP, 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 ZRP registered?

HX51 ZRP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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