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SF51 GYJ

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1342cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

79,657 mi
Last recorded79,657 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 GYJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,342cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 79,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexi hose and wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,170 miles

Front wipers slow

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,627 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,044 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 75,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,409 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 73,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,756 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 68,756 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,249 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,095 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,957 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 49,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,690 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 42,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,399 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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SF51 GYJ is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,342cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GYJ, 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 GYJ is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 October 2001.

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