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SA51 ZGH

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,658 mi
Last recorded81,658 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 ZGH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 81,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,048 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,048 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2011 74,256 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,831 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,193 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 49,511 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 44,182 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 38,786 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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SA51 ZGH is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SA51 ZGH, 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 SA51 ZGH registered?

SA51 ZGH is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is SA51 ZGH safe to buy?

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