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RX51 TYG

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,889 mi
Last recorded48,889 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 TYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2019 48,889 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,676 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 39,746 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,517 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 30,687 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 28,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres perished

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 28,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brakes worn

Pass 25 Nov 2011 27,669 miles

body work damage

Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Nov 2009 25,753 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 22,379 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 18,906 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 16,671 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 14,280 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 TYG is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RX51 TYG, 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

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What year was RX51 TYG registered?

RX51 TYG is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is RX51 TYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 TYG shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 TYG have outstanding finance?

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