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WA51 BLX

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,884 mi
Last recorded39,884 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BLX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,884 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 36,595 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,955 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,955 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Aug 2006 27,448 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Spring assisters fitted to front of vehicle. Considerable travel of parking brake lever.

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 BLX is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BLX, 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

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What year was WA51 BLX registered?

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

Is WA51 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 BLX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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