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SV51 EFX

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,179 mi
Last recorded101,179 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 EFX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2011 101,179 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both sides rear wheel arches corroded but not exposing sharp edges at time of test

fuel filter rusty

oil level low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 97,461 miles

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 97,460 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 93,767 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

offside front door difficult to open from inside vehicle

offside front seat belt slow to recoil

very little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,761 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

various metal brake pipes in engine compartment showing signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2008 88,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

various metal brake pipes in engine compartment showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,234 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

b/s front brakes gripping very slightly

outer edges of front brake discs quite rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2007 85,224 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

b/s front brakes gripping very slightly

outer edges of front brake discs quite rusty

various metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,032 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter stained but no leaks apparent at time of test

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 EFX is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

SV51 EFX is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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