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SP51 EKA

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,340 mi
Last recorded73,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 EKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 73,340 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Dec 2013 73,328 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Dec 2012 65,920 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Dec 2012 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front discs corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,563 miles

exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded and sealed

nearside wiper torn

offside front discs corroded

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

slight play in offside front drop link

tyre size 175/65/14

wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2012 54,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

exhaust corroded

front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded and sealed

nearside wiper torn

offside front discs corroded

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

slight play in offside front drop link

tyre size 215/45/17

wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,973 miles

nearside front wing damaged

no tool kit

offside front disc corroded

play in offside front drop link

rear seat base loose

signs of wheel rubbing on body

slight oil leak from engine

front to rear fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded

boot trims damaged and loose

brake pipes corroded and sealed

front exhaust bracket loose on front pipe

front flexi perished

front suspension bushes slightly soft

small dent in nearside rear wheel rim

Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,666 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front brake pipes corroded

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak from engine

slight play in front wishbone bushes

slight play in offside drop link

small rear brake pipes corroded

tyre size 175/65/r14

Pass 12 Aug 2008 43,676 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/f/tyre worn on outer edge(advise replacement)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 37,531 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 37,520 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,850 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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SP51 EKA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP51 EKA, 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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SP51 EKA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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