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WK51 FHB

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,298 mi
Last recorded90,298 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 90,298 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Fail 13 May 2014 90,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES CRACKING WITH AGE

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

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

TRAVEL IN HAND BRAKE LEAVER

Pass 3 May 2013 85,564 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 85,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 81,559 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 May 2011 74,636 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 72,204 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,332 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 67,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 57,176 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 45,602 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 38,456 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 FHB is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FHB, 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 FHB registered?

WK51 FHB is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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