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LX51 AVY

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,878 mi
Last recorded61,878 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 AVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 61,878 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 59,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 59,005 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 56,317 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,663 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 42,420 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 42,420 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 40,018 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 40,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,998 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 36,998 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 33,792 miles

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

rear hande brake lever needs ajusting too high

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,008 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,720 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pressure low in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,397 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,814 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,528 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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LX51 AVY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc 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 LX51 AVY, 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 LX51 AVY?

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What year was LX51 AVY registered?

LX51 AVY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is LX51 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 AVY 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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