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MX51 WWM

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill

engine manegment light on

Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,745 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Fail 9 Nov 2015 76,745 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil Leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 73,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine managment warning light on

Fail 10 Nov 2014 73,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

engine managment warning light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 70,008 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 22 Oct 2013 69,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,083 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine mangment lamp on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 64,083 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine mangment lamp on

Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,650 miles

engine manegment warning light on

nearside rear shocker worn but still servicable

offside washer jet partly blocked

Fail 10 Nov 2011 60,650 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine manegment warning light on

nearside rear shocker worn but still servicable

offside washer jet partly blocked

Pass 10 Nov 2010 57,533 miles

engine manegment light on

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,483 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Nov 2008 49,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 34,900 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 27,595 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 WWM is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WWM, 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 WWM is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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