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SJ51 FNR

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,689 mi
Last recorded67,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 FNR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,689 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 67,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 66,336 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 66,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,949 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 63,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,009 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 60,009 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine lamp on

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,217 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 53,217 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper 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 6 Jan 2011 44,322 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 46,702 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 46,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,587 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 32,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,167 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,060 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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SJ51 FNR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FNR, 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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SJ51 FNR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 December 2001.

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