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MX51 OXA

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,295 mi
Last recorded89,295 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 OXA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 89,295 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 85,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 80,025 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 74,396 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 67,087 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,836 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 30,546 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 29,931 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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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MX51 OXA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MX51 OXA, 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 MX51 OXA registered?

MX51 OXA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is MX51 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 OXA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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