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SV51 CWR

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,040 mi
Last recorded87,040 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,040 miles

engine management light on

Fail 25 Jul 2014 86,987 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

bothfront shockers corroded

engine / mang light on

nearside front to rear corroded at clip rear section

Pass 18 Jul 2012 61,775 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 61,553 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 52,655 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 52,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 48,176 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 48,168 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,881 miles

frt pipe flexi split

n/s/r shock exess play at top bush

slight sign of oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2009 42,881 miles

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

frt pipe flexi split

n/s/r shock exess play at top bush

slight sign of oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,577 miles

various brake pipes starting to corroed

Fail 11 Aug 2008 39,577 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s discs corroding

various brake pipes starting to corroed

very slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2007 34,511 miles

exhaust flexi deterioated

slight fluctuations at front brakes

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2006 31,305 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 31,305 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 CWR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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