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PO51 GZD

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,882 mi
Last recorded105,882 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Sep 2016 105,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,587 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 95,587 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,959 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,958 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,190 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,599 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,614 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 45,614 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 41,046 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,593 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,593 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,407 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,853 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 GZD is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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