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WA51 OFO

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,544 mi
Last recorded99,544 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 OFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear wheel arches corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear rear wheel arches corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 92,291 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear Wheel arch's corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2021 89,483 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 85,778 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,280 miles

all boots perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,562 miles

all suspension boots perished

rusty areas

Pass 10 Nov 2016 77,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (7.1.2)

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 69,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 66,005 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 62,315 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 57,866 miles

rear tyres wearing outer edge

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,260 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,875 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 42,963 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 38,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,546 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 OFO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OFO, 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 OFO registered?

WA51 OFO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 December 2001.

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