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NK51 GTY

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,417 mi
Last recorded97,417 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 GTY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

underneath corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2014 97,417 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

underneath corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2013 89,116 miles

both front outer cv boots cracking

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge slightly

nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and outer sidewall

offside front wiper smearing slightly

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Apr 2012 87,551 miles

both front disks pitted on inner faces

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion on fuel pipes

corrosion on rear silencer and join flange

front number plate cracked

nearside front outer cv boot cracking

nearside front tyre cracking outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear wheel arch and door scratched

oil leak

rear number plate slightly discoloured

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2011 10,900 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 83,160 miles

Oil leak

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2010 83,160 miles

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

Oil leak

both number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,937 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2009 76,937 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,515 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 68,515 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 59,529 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 59,465 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,792 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKING NO CORDS EXPOSED

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front wipers poor

Fail 13 Apr 2006 56,617 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT WIPERS POOR

NS REAR TYRE CRACKING NO CORDS EXPOSED

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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NK51 GTY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NK51 GTY, 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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NK51 GTY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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