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SP51 HHL

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,737 mi
Last recorded73,737 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 73,737 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated on dash

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play but no roughness

O/S sill soft at rear (could hole if excess pressure was used)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 73,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine Management Light illuminated on dash

N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play but no roughness

O/S sill soft at rear (could hole if excess pressure was used)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,979 miles

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

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

advise rear brake check

advise sills could hole if excess presure was used to test structure

advise slight noise from both front wheels .no roughness .

slight play in steering rack o/s end

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,979 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise rear brake check

advise sills could hole if excess presure was used to test structure

advise slight noise from both front wheels .no roughness .

slight play in steering rack o/s end

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,930 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,921 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 60,921 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise brakes not checked due to burst pipe

Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise both front tyres are close to weae markers

advise full brake check wheels starting to get tight

advise mot criteria is very low and the rear brake pipes are just passing the mot criteria

Fail 18 Feb 2009 55,383 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise both front tyres are close to weae markers

advise full brake check wheels starting to get tight

advise mot criteria is very low and the rear brake pipes are just passing the mot criteria

Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,683 miles

various brake pipes started to corrod

Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,371 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 HHL is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc 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 HHL, 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 HHL is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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