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WU51 ABK

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,806 mi
Last recorded45,806 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 ABK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 45,806 miles

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

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

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

engine management lite on dash

engine oil leak

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 Jul 2011 45,805 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine oil leak

handbrake travel high

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

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

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

engine management lite on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 15,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 12,607 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 10,795 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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WU51 ABK is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WU51 ABK, 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 WU51 ABK registered?

WU51 ABK is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is WU51 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 ABK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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