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SV51 EXW

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,513 mi
Last recorded55,513 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 EXW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,513 miles

b/s front strut lower spring supports very rusty

engine sump rusted and leaking

front exhaust mounting bracket and clamp very rusty

Fail 21 Jul 2008 55,511 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

b/s front strut lower spring supports very rusty

engine sump rusted and leaking

front exhaust mounting bracket and clamp very rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,322 miles

engine sump rusted and leaking

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2007 50,196 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine sump rusted and leaking

nearside front brake disc back plate rusted and touching brake disc

Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,784 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 43,784 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

exhaust secure but very corroded at flanges

gear change very stiff

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 EXW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EXW, 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 SV51 EXW?

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What year was SV51 EXW registered?

SV51 EXW is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 October 2001.

Is SV51 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV51 EXW shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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