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WA51 FEX

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,582 mi
Last recorded52,582 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FEX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 52,582 miles

Slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,854 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 48,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,066 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,524 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight damage too nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,524 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight damage too nearside rear tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 24 Mar 2010 38,932 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brakes slightly tight but not binding excessively

Pass 18 Mar 2009 36,100 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,119 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 32,301 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 29,667 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 29,667 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 FEX is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FEX, 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 WA51 FEX registered?

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

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