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KE51 FXX

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,518 mi
Last recorded83,518 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 FXX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 83,518 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

no rear seats at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

no rear seats at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,943 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 74,386 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 74,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,398 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 64,162 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 58,737 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 44,777 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,428 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 41,652 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,482 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,074 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 33,037 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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KE51 FXX is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KE51 FXX, 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 KE51 FXX registered?

KE51 FXX is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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