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MF51 KGJ

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,905 mi
Last recorded62,905 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,905 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 52,182 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 44,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 44,631 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,468 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 36,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres walls cracks but not to cords

Pass 29 Nov 2012 29,966 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 290,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 29,068 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 25,579 miles

offside rear brake slight bind

rear tyres side walls cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,495 miles

rear tyres side walls small cracks

Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small cracks rear tyre side walls

Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 18,002 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 15,503 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 13,945 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KGJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 KGJ, 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 KGJ registered?

MF51 KGJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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