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KE51 JXL

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,850 mi
Last recorded40,850 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 40,850 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 4 Dec 2014 40,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2013 37,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 37,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 34,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 26 Nov 2011 32,727 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 31,756 miles

radiator in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2010 31,751 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

power steering fluid slightly leaking on pipe above offside rack gaiter may need attention in the near future.

Fail 27 Nov 2010 31,746 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

radiator in poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,074 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 30,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,048 miles

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2008 25,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2007 22,874 miles

the n/s rear tyre side wall is cracking and will soon require replacing

Pass 18 Nov 2006 20,262 miles

the n/s rear tyre is cracking on the side wall and will soon require replacing

the o/s front brake is binding slightly

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 JXL is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KE51 JXL, 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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KE51 JXL is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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