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WA51 BLK

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BLK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 98,954 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to outer sills

Fail 12 May 2017 98,954 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 95,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 93,782 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 93,781 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 89,659 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 86,406 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 83,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 83,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 78,746 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 73,485 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 58,370 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 58,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,942 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 41,942 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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WA51 BLK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WA51 BLK, 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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WA51 BLK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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