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RX51 VOC

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,587 mi
Last recorded52,587 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 VOC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r light cluster damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Nov 2013 49,702 miles

offside rear tyre worn low on edges & generally in poor condition

slight perishing in tread pattern of nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 Nov 2013 49,702 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear tyre worn low on edges & generally in poor condition

slight perishing in tread pattern of nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,435 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 46,435 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

when vehicle presented, offside front tyre was very low on pressure 8 psi, been run flat & devoid of tread on inner edge. recommend attention/new tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2011 44,649 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 42,285 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 37,143 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 32,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,916 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 26,916 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

slight binding in offside front brake

Pass 19 Aug 2006 39,521 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight binding in o/s/f brake

Pass 22 Aug 2005 16,885 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

nearside front brake slightly binding.

rear wiper blade split.

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 VOC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VOC, 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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RX51 VOC is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RX51 VOC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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