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SP51 EKW

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,740 mi
Last recorded73,740 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 EKW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 73,740 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 74,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel filter corroded.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 70,842 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

both rear wheel bearings slight play

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

Fail 10 Sep 2011 70,647 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 65,953 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2010 65,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 60,550 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 60,550 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 51,650 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 45,787 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 45,787 miles

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,910 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 39,909 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nail found in both rear tyres

slight play found in both track-rod ends

Pass 16 Aug 2005 32,145 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 EKW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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