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MX51 WTD

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,099 mi
Last recorded67,099 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 67,099 miles

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

nearside rear tyre low on tread and splitting

Fail 22 Aug 2013 67,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front tyres heavily wearing on both edges

handbrake travel high

nearside rear tyre low on tread and splitting

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leaks noted

rear ends of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2012 62,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 56,977 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both main front to rear brake pipes to rear flexis corroded

rear tyre sidewalls split+perished

Fail 31 Aug 2011 56,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both main front to rear brake pipes to rear flexis corroded

rear tyre sidewalls split+perished

Pass 27 Aug 2010 52,153 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f+o/s/r tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2009 48,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,169 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 4 Sep 2008 39,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front brake sticking on

Pass 4 Sep 2008 39,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s front brake sticking on

Fail 6 Sep 2007 39,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,719 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 33,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travelling

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 WTD is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

MX51 WTD is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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