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WK51 FGN

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

73,081 mi
Last recorded73,081 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 FGN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2021 73,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

high level lens not illuminating

n/s/r brake operation slightly slower than o/s/r

parking brake has minimum reserve travel

slight corrosion of rear sills and rear arches

slight deterioration of o/s headlamp pattern

Pass 3 Feb 2020 70,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake minimum reserve travel

Fail 31 Jan 2020 70,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake minimum reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake has minimum reserve travel

Fail 28 Jan 2019 68,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake has minimum reserve travel

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

slight corrosion of rear of sills,rear wheel arches and rear inner wings

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,267 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 66,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 65,416 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 65,416 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 63,835 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jan 2014 63,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jan 2013 63,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,099 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Jan 2013 63,099 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 62,711 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 62,711 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,340 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,331 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,152 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 59,937 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 59,937 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 53,399 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 99,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 FGN is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

WK51 FGN is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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