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LV51 VWU

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,517 mi
Last recorded25,517 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 VWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 25,517 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 25,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 24,619 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 24,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 24,043 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 22,917 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 22,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,094 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 22,094 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 21,083 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 20,096 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,007 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 17,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,385 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 15,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 14,579 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 13,317 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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LV51 VWU is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LV51 VWU, 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 LV51 VWU registered?

LV51 VWU is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 November 2001.

Is LV51 VWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 VWU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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