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WA51 KZC

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 KZC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 86,534 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 86,526 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 80,464 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 80,464 miles

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

noise from n/s/r drum

Pass 23 Sep 2010 72,665 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,762 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 51,762 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 42,723 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 37,306 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 KZC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KZC, 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 KZC registered?

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

Is WA51 KZC safe to buy?

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Does WA51 KZC have outstanding finance?

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