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SF51 GWM

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 GWM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2009 71,474 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 71,474 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 66,055 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 66,056 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

brake pedel a/slip worn on edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,169 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 62,159 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,940 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 54,940 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

unable to open boot

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 GWM is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GWM, 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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What year was SF51 GWM registered?

SF51 GWM is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 October 2001.

Is SF51 GWM safe to buy?

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