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Y343 WSW

2001 Kia Rio LX

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,932 mi
Last recorded70,932 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio LX49,363 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY343 WSW
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2008 70,932 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,183 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 16 Jan 2006 45,189 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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Y343 WSW is a 2001 Kia Rio LX in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y343 WSW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y343 WSW registered?

Y343 WSW is a 2001 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 9 August 2001.

Is Y343 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y343 WSW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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