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LX51 PCO

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,605 mi
Last recorded64,605 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,605 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 64,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,425 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 58,424 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,988 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,303 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,303 miles

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

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Nov 2008 37,707 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 37,707 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 35,038 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,230 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 31,230 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 27,281 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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 PCO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PCO, 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 PCO registered?

LX51 PCO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 November 2001.

Is LX51 PCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 PCO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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