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WA51 BND

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,899 mi
Last recorded95,899 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BND
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 95,899 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 95,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,652 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 92,652 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,039 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,338 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 78,338 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2012 72,825 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,597 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 55,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to tyre walls

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,059 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 26,640 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 16,466 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 7,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 6,957 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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WA51 BND is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BND, 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 BND is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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