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WK51 FGO

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,831 mi
Last recorded112,831 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 FGO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 112,831 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear wheel bearings noisy

nearside front wiper blade ends split

Pass 27 Jan 2014 102,646 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 102,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 91,628 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 91,611 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 85,344 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Pass 24 Jan 2011 85,344 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

Fail 28 Jan 2010 76,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,988 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 70,423 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 64,117 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 63,972 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 57,681 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2007 57,563 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 53,116 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 FGO is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FGO, 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 FGO registered?

WK51 FGO is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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