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NX51 BWB

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,811 mi
Last recorded63,811 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 BWB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2017 63,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,341 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 62,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,186 miles

E M L indicates a fault

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washers working but low pressure

Pass 8 Jan 2014 60,098 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 60,094 miles

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

e.m.l on dash

Pass 11 Jan 2013 58,618 miles

EML indicates fault

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S and O/S wipers slight split

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 56,382 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 56,382 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,741 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 52,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,574 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 47,574 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 41,886 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 41,886 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 34,854 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 29,244 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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NX51 BWB is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NX51 BWB, 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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NX51 BWB is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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