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KX51 LFJ

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,293 mi
Last recorded80,293 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 LFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,877 miles

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

handbrake has long travel

Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,877 miles

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

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

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

handbrake has long travel

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,132 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 67,219 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 62,036 miles

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

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

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

nsr wheel bearing has slight rumble

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,443 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,673 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2008 39,673 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,476 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F outer CV boot gaiters slightly deteriorated

O/S/R tyre has nail in it

Pass 9 Aug 2006 27,590 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LFJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KX51 LFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX51 LFJ registered?

KX51 LFJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is KX51 LFJ safe to buy?

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