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PO51 GWZ

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,175 mi
Last recorded56,175 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GWZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 56,175 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,308 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,286 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,828 miles

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2009 49,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2008 45,819 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips under vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2008 45,815 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

front to rear brake pipes corroding in clips under vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2007 43,135 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2007 43,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,593 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 42,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cooling fan not working

Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,126 miles

Front brake pads getting low

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Apr 2006 37,126 miles

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

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

Front brake discs and pads showing wear

O/S/F brake slight binding

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 GWZ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige 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 PO51 GWZ, 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 PO51 GWZ registered?

PO51 GWZ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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