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PO51 GXH

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,147 mi
Last recorded152,147 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 GXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 152,147 miles

Oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes

n/s wing damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2010 152,147 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

front to rear metal brake pipes

n/s wing damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2009 142,514 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 142,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 131,536 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 123,633 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 104,508 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2005 88,018 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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PO51 GXH is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PO51 GXH registered?

PO51 GXH is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is PO51 GXH safe to buy?

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