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SV51 CVR

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,468 mi
Last recorded94,468 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 CVR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,468 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 94,378 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,694 miles

offside front tyre inside edge worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 86,586 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 86,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 81,774 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear brake pipe metal ends corroded

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2011 81,681 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both rear brake pipe metal ends corroded

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2010 31,305 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,391 miles

Both nearside tyres perishing on outter sidewall- 175/65 r14 t

Slight transmission fluid leak from gearbox area

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,155 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 62,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 52,401 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,612 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 40,455 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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SV51 CVR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV51 CVR, 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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What year was SV51 CVR registered?

SV51 CVR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SV51 CVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 CVR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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