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WK51 GUW

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,950 mi
Last recorded97,950 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 GUW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 97,950 miles

Front exhaust mount/clamp loos

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade broken (still cleaning)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,950 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount/clamp loos

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wiper blade broken (still cleaning)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 93,248 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 90,706 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 86,001 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 85,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 77,614 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,467 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 54,041 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 54,036 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,432 miles

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

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

eng management light on

Fail 29 Jul 2008 32,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

eng management light on

Pass 30 Jul 2007 21,191 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 17,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 17,408 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 GUW is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

WK51 GUW is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 December 2001.

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