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SV51 HND

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

46,510 mi
Last recorded46,510 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013 46,510 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 44,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Fail 30 Oct 2012 44,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre wearing on edges close to limit

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,180 miles

front brake discs closing up and pitted on inner faces

Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,180 miles

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

front brake discs closing up and pitted on inner faces

Pass 1 Nov 2010 38,320 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 38,320 miles

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

all brake pipes are corroding and will need attention

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 35,389 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 32,793 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 32,793 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 29,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight imballance at front brake readings

Pass 17 Nov 2007 29,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight imballance at front brake readings

Pass 27 Nov 2006 25,186 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 HND 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 57.1%.

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 HND, 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 HND is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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