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LK51 VYY

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,677 mi
Last recorded60,677 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 VYY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 60,677 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,393 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2014 60,162 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,869 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 57,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,692 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 52,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 48,040 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 44,282 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 40,075 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2008 36,757 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,442 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 27,487 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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LK51 VYY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LK51 VYY, 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 LK51 VYY registered?

LK51 VYY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 October 2001.

Is LK51 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK51 VYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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