MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine managment light on
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine managment light on
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?
Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO51 THX is a 2002 Kia Rio LX in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2002 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 47,875 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO51 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SO51 THX registered?
SO51 THX is a 2002 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 25 February 2002.
Is SO51 THX safe to buy?
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