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SP51 ELC

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,790 mi
Last recorded84,790 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ELC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 84,790 miles

Different size tyres fitted to front than that to rear axles. 175/65/14 front, 185/60/14 rear

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight brake bind to both front wheels

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Different size tyres fitted to front than that to rear axles. 175/65/14 front, 185/60/14 rear

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight brake bind to both front wheels

Pass 2 Sep 2009 68,362 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

nearside front wiper split

offside front wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,236 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 43,819 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 ELC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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