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T60 FAR

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,091 mi
Last recorded97,091 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT60 FAR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,091 miles

both steel brake pipes to rear flexis corroded however not excessivly at time of inspection

exhaust front flexible joint corroded however not blowing

some front brake fluctuation however not excessive

Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both steel brake pipes to rear flexis corroded however not excessivly at time of inspection

exhaust front flexible joint corroded however not blowing

some front brake fluctuation however not excessive

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,119 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 92,283 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 92,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 84,298 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 68,932 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 68,932 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 58,461 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 45,228 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 32,841 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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T60 FAR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T60 FAR, 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 T60 FAR registered?

T60 FAR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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