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X196 JVT

2000 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,435 mi
Last recorded41,435 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX196 JVT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 41,435 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 37,783 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 37,754 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 32,886 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 32,886 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 28,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 28,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The one that runs along the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded The one that runs along the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Requires adjustment at the drums (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where it passes through the wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Where it passes through the wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Screw in O/S/R tyre right next to inner side wall

Washer jet aims require adjustment

Pass 22 Mar 2017 25,296 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 25,296 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 22,705 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2016 22,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,537 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 14,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 14,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,176 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 Mar 2011 8,774 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 5,430 miles

baffels in rear exhaust box appear insecure but not a problem at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2009 2,563 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 714 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 714 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 309 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 9,423 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 9,423 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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X196 JVT is a 2000 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X196 JVT, 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 26 years old, this Kia Rio is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X196 JVT is a 2000 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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