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NK51 GVW

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,205 mi
Last recorded102,205 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 GVW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 102,205 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion and offside outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 87,681 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,320 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 66,260 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,628 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 40,609 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 40,599 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 May 2009 38,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 38,473 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 35,435 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 35,345 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,995 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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NK51 GVW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVW, 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 NK51 GVW registered?

NK51 GVW is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for NK51 GVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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