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LX51 EYP

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,605 mi
Last recorded56,605 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 EYP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2011 56,605 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Oct 2010 53,768 miles

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

nearside rear tyre poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2009 49,501 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 45,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 42,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,471 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat obviously incorrectly fitted

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 EYP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EYP, 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 LX51 EYP registered?

LX51 EYP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is LX51 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 EYP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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