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KX51 LFM

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

70,193 mi
Last recorded70,193 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 LFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,193 miles

n/s/ outer sill damaged

rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,931 miles

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

front suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,354 miles

rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2011 53,868 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 46,418 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,573 miles

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

rust on various metal brake pipes

Fail 3 Jan 2008 39,559 miles

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

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

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

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

rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,958 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge †n/s/r tyre cut in tread †rear top s/absorber bushes worn

Pass 5 Jan 2006 26,694 miles

front brake disc-pads wear, appear low.

n/s/f tyre wear low

surface rust on various metal brake pipes

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 LFM is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LFM, 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 LFM registered?

KX51 LFM is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for KX51 LFM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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