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RX51 TZY

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,350 mi
Last recorded59,350 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 TZY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 59,350 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 59,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 58,668 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 58,318 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside side sill damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,196 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,744 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,615 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 43,606 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 40,620 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 35,329 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 31,020 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 262,149 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 TZY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TZY, 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

How do I check the history of RX51 TZY?

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What year was RX51 TZY registered?

RX51 TZY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RX51 TZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 TZY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX51 TZY have outstanding finance?

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