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PO51 NDJ

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,941 mi
Last recorded70,941 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 70,941 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 63,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,555 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 51,498 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2007 44,756 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 44,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 37,733 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 37,723 miles

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

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

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

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 NDJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue 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 PO51 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

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

Is PO51 NDJ safe to buy?

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