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MX51 WWS

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

109,648 mi
Last recorded109,648 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 WWS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,648 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 109,648 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 103,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre has low pressure

Fail 9 Oct 2014 103,384 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre has low pressure

Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,441 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 99,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 92,991 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 92,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,858 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 86,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 80,530 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 80,530 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,405 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 72,405 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,179 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 66,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 58,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 50,051 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 WWS is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

MX51 WWS is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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