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MX51 XOT

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,064 mi
Last recorded79,064 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX51 XOT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 79,064 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded

handbrake travel getting high

oil leaks

stone chip to swept area

Fail 25 Nov 2009 78,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front outer cv boots cracking

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroded

handbrake travel getting high

oil leaks

stone chip to swept area

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,198 miles

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroding

handbrake travel getting high

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Dec 2008 67,198 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear shock absorbers outer casings corroding

handbrake travel getting high

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,465 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 43,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2005 29,802 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 XOT is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

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

Is MX51 XOT safe to buy?

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