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SF51 GWK

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,945 mi
Last recorded63,945 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 GWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,945 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,668 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 58,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,755 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 54,848 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc near side front c/v boot burst (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 51,764 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 48,741 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 45,279 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,983 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 39,207 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 39,207 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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Pass 29 Aug 2009 36,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 34,007 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 30,409 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,243 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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SF51 GWK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SF51 GWK, 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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SF51 GWK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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