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WK51 EFV

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,259 mi
Last recorded88,259 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 EFV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2012 88,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,723 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 78,723 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 62,786 miles

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

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,482 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 39,289 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 39,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front registration plate damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 21,940 miles

Handbrake trevel getting high. †Front no-plate and bumper cracked.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 16,856 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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WK51 EFV is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EFV, 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 EFV registered?

WK51 EFV is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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