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KJ51 AOP

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,295 mi
Last recorded106,295 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 AOP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,295 miles

battery temporarily secured

both rear wheel arches corroded not holed or jagged edges

handbrake comes up high slight reserve

nsf wing damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,295 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses also deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater broken also (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both excesive play (2.6.2)

battery temporarily secured

both rear wheel arches corroded not holed or jagged edges

handbrake comes up high slight reserve

nsf wing damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,637 miles

O/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 10 Jan 2015 67,373 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 67,373 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 60,339 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012
Pass 29 Nov 2011 39,738 miles

slightly corrsion n/s/r arch

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,988 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,389 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 29,421 miles

both nearside tyres low on tread

Pass 22 Nov 2007 26,316 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,685 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 19,605 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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KJ51 AOP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KJ51 AOP, 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 KJ51 AOP registered?

KJ51 AOP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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