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RX51 TZR

2001 Kia Rio LX

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,828 mi
Last recorded72,828 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio LX49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 TZR
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 72,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 71,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 56,374 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 42,764 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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RX51 TZR is a 2001 Kia Rio LX in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX51 TZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RX51 TZR registered?

RX51 TZR is a 2001 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is RX51 TZR safe to buy?

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