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KE51 YUU

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,397 mi
Last recorded54,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE51 YUU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 54,397 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 54,396 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 38,656 miles

F disc very rusty

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2012 38,655 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

F disc very rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2008 35,305 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 31,348 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,574 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 22,251 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 YUU is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

KE51 YUU is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is KE51 YUU safe to buy?

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