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PX51 FEO

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,713 mi
Last recorded64,713 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX51 FEO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 64,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front - rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 62,599 miles

Both sills corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 62,599 miles

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

Both sills corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,951 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 59,951 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 56,030 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 56,030 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,430 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,306 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,444 miles

bonnet is damaged

brake fluid is low

n/s rear outer sill is startintg to corrode

rear sections of both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Fail 31 Jul 2012 44,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet is damaged

brake fluid is low

n/s rear outer sill is startintg to corrode

rear sections of both front to rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,314 miles

all rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2011 37,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

all rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2010 32,745 miles

o/s front tyre is worn low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 28,463 miles

n/s front tyre is worn low and on the edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,818 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 22,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,099 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 13,816 miles

Front number plate cracked

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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PX51 FEO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PX51 FEO, 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 PX51 FEO registered?

PX51 FEO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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