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MX51 WSY

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

46,707 mi
Last recorded46,707 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WSY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,707 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 46,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 43,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 41,829 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 39,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 38,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 38,692 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread letters are fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 37,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,407 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge starting to wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 30,816 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,145 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 29,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 27,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 27,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,314 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 23,455 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

advise replacement of offside rear wheelbearing

slight wear offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2011 23,455 miles

advise replacement of offside rear wheelbearing

slight wear offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2010 20,614 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight brake bind on o/s/r wheel

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,769 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Aug 2009 19,769 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,926 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 18,926 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,300 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 WSY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WSY, 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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MX51 WSY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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