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MF51 BHK

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,430 mi
Last recorded87,430 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BHK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 87,430 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,481 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,211 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 66,209 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2009 61,029 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

O/S/F Seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 5 Nov 2008 51,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 42,687 miles

CRACKING IN SIDE WALL OF N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,687 miles

CRACKING IN SIDE WALL OF N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRE

Pass 3 Nov 2006 32,741 miles

offside rear tyre is for a light commercial van

Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,739 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 BHK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BHK, 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 BHK registered?

MF51 BHK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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