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KE51 JYL

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,593 mi
Last recorded100,593 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 JYL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,593 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 84,393 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 72,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 72,423 miles

Fuel system component leaking Rear filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexy to front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,700 miles

brake pipes corroded

underside corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,426 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 54,426 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,488 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 47,069 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 47,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 40,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear foot brake reading lower

Fail 12 Feb 2010 40,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s rear foot brake reading lower

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,572 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,718 miles

bit of binding osf wheel

Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,527 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 19,394 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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KE51 JYL is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYL, 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 JYL registered?

KE51 JYL is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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