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SF51 KPP

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 KPP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 93,084 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,203 miles

both rear wheelarches corroded

minor oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,470 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,325 miles

off side front tyre worn from edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 70,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 62,834 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 62,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 92,717 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 45,858 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 45,817 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

GEAR SELECTION PORE DEW TO CLUCH FAULT

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 KPP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KPP, 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 KPP registered?

SF51 KPP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is SF51 KPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF51 KPP shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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