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KE51 VNN

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,416 mi
Last recorded81,416 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2019 81,416 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 76,461 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 76,436 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,922 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 72,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 72,886 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 66,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer side wall

Fail 14 Apr 2014 66,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front brake slightly binding

offside front tyre starting to wear on outer side wall

Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,217 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,143 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall perrishing.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 56,143 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre outer side wall perrishing.

Pass 13 Mar 2010 53,050 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2010 53,048 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,069 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 51,066 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 90,607 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 90,607 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,659 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 41,659 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 34,798 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 VNN is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 VNN, 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 VNN is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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