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WA51 FFG

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,213 mi
Last recorded47,213 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 FFG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,213 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,747 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside front brake disc surfaces slighty corroded and worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 35,848 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 35,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,171 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,441 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,564 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 14,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

due to front tyre wear tracking may be required

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 FFG is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFG, 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

How do I check the history of WA51 FFG?

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What year was WA51 FFG registered?

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

Is WA51 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 FFG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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