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PO51 EXS

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 EXS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 105,346 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak under the engine. ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 105,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing arch. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak under the engine. ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,689 miles

Rear tyres worn low

Pass 28 Nov 2013 92,860 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,689 miles

Front exhaust downpipe flexi joint broken

Pass 8 Nov 2011 74,916 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,020 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,019 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine management lamp on

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to nil on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 56,910 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 56,059 miles

slight brake binding o/s front

Pass 1 May 2008 51,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,412 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 32,250 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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PO51 EXS 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 80%.

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 PO51 EXS, 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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PO51 EXS is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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