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Y522 XBH

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,175 mi
Last recorded40,175 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 XBH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,175 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 40,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,234 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 39,234 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking low pressure pipe to rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 38,034 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

the parking brake performance is low at 16%

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,176 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 37,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 35,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,653 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 34,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 32,515 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 30,259 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 28,537 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,703 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2008 27,703 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2007 26,841 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 25,496 miles

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

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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Y522 XBH is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y522 XBH, 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

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What year was Y522 XBH registered?

Y522 XBH is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 August 2001.

Is Y522 XBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 XBH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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