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MF51 BFZ

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,916 mi
Last recorded37,916 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,916 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 37,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 36,389 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 34,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 34,904 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 32,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully inspect seatbelts due to vehicle loaded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,593 miles

unable to fully inspect seatbelts due to vehicle loaded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 30,600 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 28,935 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 22,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,482 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 23,946 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 15,937 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 12,456 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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MF51 BFZ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MF51 BFZ, 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 MF51 BFZ registered?

MF51 BFZ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is MF51 BFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF51 BFZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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