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LX51 PAO

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,091 mi
Last recorded67,091 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 PAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 67,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions warning light is on

Fail 9 May 2014 67,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions warning light is on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,047 miles

emission warning light is on

Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,047 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

emission warning light is on

Pass 21 May 2012 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,974 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 55,229 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2010 54,037 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 51,471 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 51,471 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 46,981 miles

engine warning light is on

oil leak from gear box area

Fail 15 May 2008 46,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine warning light is on

oil leak from gear box area

Pass 23 May 2007 38,297 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 38,297 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2006 28,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 27,024 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 PAO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PAO, 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 LX51 PAO registered?

LX51 PAO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is LX51 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 PAO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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