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LV51 YLD

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,122 mi
Last recorded46,122 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV51 YLD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 46,122 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,776 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 38,776 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,551 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 32,009 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,182 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2007 26,405 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2006 23,242 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 YLD is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LV51 YLD, 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

How do I check the history of LV51 YLD?

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What year was LV51 YLD registered?

LV51 YLD is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is LV51 YLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV51 YLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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