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LX51 EYR

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,309 mi
Last recorded62,309 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 EYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,309 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 60,970 miles

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight noise when rotated but no roughness or excessive play

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 58,984 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 58,984 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 57,892 miles

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

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

Slight damage to nearside sill

Slight noise but no roughness when nearside rear wheel rotated.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 57,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Slight damage to nearside sill

Slight noise but no roughness when nearside rear wheel rotated.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 57,338 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,762 miles

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2009 56,087 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,983 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 51,169 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 42,834 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 EYR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black 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 LX51 EYR, 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 EYR registered?

LX51 EYR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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The MOT history for LX51 EYR 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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