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WK51 CWC

2001 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,603 mi
Last recorded92,603 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 CWC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 92,603 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 92,603 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 86,682 miles

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

advise o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2009 78,387 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 77,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 68,362 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 50,261 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 50,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 39,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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WK51 CWC is a 2001 Kia Rio in Black 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 WK51 CWC, 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 WK51 CWC registered?

WK51 CWC is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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