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WA51 NUP

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,445 mi
Last recorded70,445 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 NUP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wear to front anti-roll bar o/s drop link.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,217 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 50,126 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs starting to corrode!

Fail 7 Nov 2011 50,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs starting to corrode!

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,692 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 46,692 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded inside edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 43,083 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 43,083 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 39,255 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 34,981 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 34,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

cambelt due

Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,946 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 24,563 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 NUP is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 November 2001.

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