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SJ51 AED

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,271 mi
Last recorded80,271 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 AED
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 80,271 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front brake disc corroded and pitted inner surface

Fail 24 Oct 2011 80,245 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front brake disc corroded and pitted inner surface

Pass 29 Oct 2010 71,697 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 63,781 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 63,696 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,115 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 55,115 miles

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 54,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

corrosion on exhaust system. oil weeping at sump area. osr/osf tyres scrubbed and near 1.6mm

Pass 9 Nov 2007 45,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 36,657 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 29,477 miles

fluid weep at rack.

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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SJ51 AED is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SJ51 AED, 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 SJ51 AED registered?

SJ51 AED is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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