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WU51 BXM

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,105 mi
Last recorded93,105 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 BXM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,356 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 87,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 75,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 75,780 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,310 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Nov 2013 63,224 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 57,236 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brakes require inspection

engine management light is on indicating a fault

strongly advise n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes be replaced

Fail 24 Oct 2012 57,228 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brakes require inspection

engine management light is on indicating a fault

strongly advise n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes be replaced

Pass 1 Sep 2011 50,213 miles

both rear tyres perished

handbrake travel

Fail 27 Aug 2011 50,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,642 miles

Advise on hand brake travel

Fail 21 Sep 2010 39,642 miles

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

Advise on hand brake travel

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,392 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 34,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,803 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 19,704 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,182 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 11,753 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 BXM is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 WU51 BXM, 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 BXM registered?

WU51 BXM is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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