CarVerify

Free Car Check

WU51 BXY

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,176 mi
Last recorded142,176 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 BXY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 142,176 miles

Anti slip wearing smooth

Fail 22 Aug 2016 142,093 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 133,539 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 133,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,233 miles

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

needs o/side wiper

Pass 2 Sep 2013 113,106 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 113,105 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 105,329 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 105,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 96,516 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Aug 2011 89,596 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 14 Aug 2010 86,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 86,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 76,292 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,560 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 44,800 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 36,218 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
Full Kia Rio reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WU51 BXY is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WU51 BXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU51 BXY?

You can check the full history of WU51 BXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WU51 BXY registered?

WU51 BXY is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is WU51 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 BXY shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU51 BXY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WU51 BXY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.