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RX51 TYA

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,358 mi
Last recorded62,358 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 TYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,358 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

i can not see f pads

ns washer weak

ns wiper damaged

tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,470 miles

Coolant leak

Front tyres getting low at approx 2.5 mm.

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy and has some play.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 60,458 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front tyres getting low at approx 2.5 mm.

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy and has some play.

Offside brake pads worn low and the offside brake is starting to bind.

Rear brake operation slightly uneven.

Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,655 miles

n/s cv boot perished

o/s rear brake slightly binding

oil leaks, suspect from gear box

Fail 21 Sep 2011 58,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s cv boot perished

o/s rear brake slightly binding

oil leaks, suspect from gear box

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,932 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 54,932 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 50,830 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges not measurable

Fail 17 Sep 2009 50,830 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges not measurable

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,503 miles

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

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

hand brake close to end of travel

Fail 15 Aug 2007 38,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 38,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,702 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 24,859 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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RX51 TYA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RX51 TYA, 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 RX51 TYA registered?

RX51 TYA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RX51 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 TYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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