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LX51 PDV

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,227 mi
Last recorded58,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 PDV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 58,227 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 58,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Jan 2015 50,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,046 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 38,666 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 38,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2012 32,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front discs worn and pitted from the inner side on both sides

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,799 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 25,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 22,524 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake lever slighty high

Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,414 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 20,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 18,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

hand brake adjustment

off side front service brake slight binding

Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,115 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 14,115 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 PDV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PDV, 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 PDV registered?

LX51 PDV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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