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NX51 OEW

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,136 mi
Last recorded99,136 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX51 OEW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 99,136 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 99,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010
Fail 15 Mar 2010

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 62,045 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

both rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

nearside rear tyre is oddly wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2008 51,352 miles

sign of slight oil leak in area of nearside steering rack gaiter

slight bind to nearside front wheel

slight play in nearside and offside rear, and offside front wheels

Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,352 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sign of slight oil leak in area of nearside steering rack gaiter

slight bind to nearside front wheel

slight play in nearside and offside rear, and offside front wheels

Pass 3 Mar 2007 40,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Mar 2007 40,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 57,153 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 OEW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 NX51 OEW, 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 NX51 OEW registered?

NX51 OEW is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is NX51 OEW safe to buy?

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