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KX51 GXK

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,087 mi
Last recorded96,087 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 GXK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 85,999 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,603 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 79,510 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perishing

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,250 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 60,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 52,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,749 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 41,696 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,557 miles

slight steering rack play to o/s/f rack

wheel bearing play o/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Sep 2005 29,718 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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KX51 GXK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KX51 GXK, 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 KX51 GXK registered?

KX51 GXK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 October 2001.

Is KX51 GXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX51 GXK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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