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MF51 FBJ

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,823 mi
Last recorded73,823 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 FBJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,823 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Fail 1 Sep 2014 73,823 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre exhaust hanger broken but still supported

Pass 22 Aug 2013 66,077 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 66,077 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,779 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 46,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 46,856 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 41,845 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 36,030 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 36,030 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 25,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 21,341 miles

offside front tyre 3mm nearside front tyre 2mm tread depth

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 FBJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FBJ, 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 FBJ registered?

MF51 FBJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 December 2001.

Is MF51 FBJ safe to buy?

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