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WA51 BNF

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,636 mi
Last recorded81,636 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 BNF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,636 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 81,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 77,198 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,978 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underbody has been undersealed.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,381 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 70,380 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mil light illuminated

Fail 25 Sep 2012 68,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 60,562 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 60,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 54,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,830 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,380 miles

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

front wipers smear slightly

n/s/r tyre wall slightly deteriating

Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,064 miles

Slight roughness o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,945 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,274 miles

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

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 BNF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc 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 BNF, 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 BNF is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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