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RX51 TZJ

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,748 mi
Last recorded80,748 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,748 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 75,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 16 Aug 2014 71,800 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s mirror broken

o/s/r tyre perished slightly

Pass 17 Aug 2013 64,629 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,887 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,892 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 37,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,282 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 21,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 14,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 8,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 3,799 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 3,525 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 TZJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 TZJ, 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 TZJ registered?

RX51 TZJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is RX51 TZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 TZJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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