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RK51 KMO

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,305 mi
Last recorded50,305 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 KMO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 50,305 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 50,304 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

major oil leak

nearside rear top shock bush worn

offside front brake binding

offside front tyre wearing low

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre under inflated

nearside rear shocker top bush worn

offside rear shocker top bush worn

Fail 18 Nov 2021 49,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre under inflated

nearside rear shocker top bush worn

offside rear shocker top bush worn

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 47,816 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 43,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 42,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 42,100 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 40,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 39,783 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Fail 30 Nov 2015 39,783 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 38,875 miles

both cv boots perished heavily

near side front tyre 2mm and perished

near side rear tyre 3mm

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front cv boots perrished and cracked

slight wear on both rear shocker bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2012 37,084 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 36,145 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,295 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,295 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

slight leak at power steering pump

slight play in both rera upper shocker bushes

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 34,619 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 28 Oct 2008 33,162 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad 80% worn

power steering pump damp

Pass 16 Nov 2007 32,346 miles

c/l 527150

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,399 miles

both rear tyres cracked

slight decreasing on rear brakes

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

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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RK51 KMO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RK51 KMO, 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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RK51 KMO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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