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RX51 TYV

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,773 mi
Last recorded103,773 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 TYV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,773 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nearside outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2019 103,537 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2019 103,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2018 102,777 miles

corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch / sill

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 25 Nov 2017 101,459 miles

corrosion to wheel arch heavy on limit

Fail 16 Nov 2017 101,455 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Rear starting to wear unevenly

corrosion to wheel arch heavy on limit

Pass 16 Nov 2016 58,642 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wheels slightly turn by hand

Fail 14 Nov 2016 58,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Outer 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wheels slightly turn by hand

Pass 30 Oct 2015 91,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

both front wheels slightly tight to turn by hand

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 91,850 miles

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

both front wheels slightly tight to turn by hand

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

both front outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,323 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front wheel tight to turn by hand but brake not excessively binding

offside rear wheel bearing noisey but not rough when rotated

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2013 82,519 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,179 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2011 72,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 69,262 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,660 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 62,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 54,314 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 54,314 miles

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

exhaust has some corrosion

front number plate is becoming discoloured

nearside and offside rear wheel bearings have slight play

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2005 45,661 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 TYV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

RX51 TYV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RX51 TYV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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