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SP51 HRC

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 HRC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,735 miles

175/65 r14

engine oil leak

front no.plate deteriorated

front wipers torn

handbrake nearing end of working travel

n/s/r seat belt cut and twisted

o/s/r tyre worn low

pedal rubbers worn

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2009 77,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

175/65 r14

brake pipes corroded and sealed

engine oil leak

front no.plate deteriorated

front wipers torn

handbrake nearing end of working travel

n/s/r seat belt cut and twisted

o/s/r tyre worn low

pedal rubbers worn

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jun 2008 70,357 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

front cv boots starting to crack

handbrake near and of working travel

slight play in rear wheel bearings

small cut in nearside rear and offside front side walls

Fail 14 Jun 2007 62,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front brake pads low

handbrake nearing end of working travel

o/s/f tyre worn low

play in rear wheel bearings

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,520 miles

front brake pads low

handbrake nearing end of working travel

o/s/f tyre worn low

play in rear wheel bearings

slight leak from power steering pump

Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,031 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 HRC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP51 HRC?

You can check the full history of SP51 HRC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP51 HRC registered?

SP51 HRC is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is SP51 HRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 HRC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP51 HRC have outstanding finance?

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