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MX51 WRR

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

68,408 mi
Last recorded68,408 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WRR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,408 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 58,760 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,760 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,423 miles

advise front brake pads due for replacement

advise hand brake at 22% min strandard 16%

Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,423 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise front brake pads due for replacement

advise hand brake at 22% min strandard 16%

Pass 31 Aug 2007 38,112 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 38,110 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 37,788 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 37,788 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 35,699 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2004 23,084 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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MX51 WRR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRR, 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 MX51 WRR registered?

MX51 WRR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is MX51 WRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX51 WRR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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