CarVerify

Free Car Check

PO51 NDK

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,467 mi
Last recorded78,467 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 78,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,752 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 67,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 61,906 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 61,906 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,618 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,575 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,877 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,357 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,357 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 30,798 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 30,798 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 19,529 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 19,529 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 15,593 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PO51 NDK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red 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 NDK, 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

How do I check the history of PO51 NDK?

You can check the full history of PO51 NDK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PO51 NDK registered?

PO51 NDK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is PO51 NDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 NDK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO51 NDK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PO51 NDK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.