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MU51 LZR

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,929 mi
Last recorded41,929 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 LZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 41,929 miles

Slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2015 40,842 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,562 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 39,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 37,846 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 36,499 miles

Handbrake warning light on permanently

Fail 9 Mar 2012 36,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Handbrake warning light on permanently

Pass 1 Mar 2011 34,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 32,021 miles

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

both rear tyres have slight cracks in sidewalls

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,599 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,290 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,730 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 18,843 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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MU51 LZR 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 78.6%.

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 MU51 LZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MU51 LZR registered?

MU51 LZR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is MU51 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU51 LZR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MU51 LZR have outstanding finance?

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