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Y601 ACF

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,739 mi
Last recorded50,739 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY601 ACF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,739 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 45,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,569 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 39,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,508 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,508 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2006 21,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,837 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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Y601 ACF is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y601 ACF, 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 Y601 ACF registered?

Y601 ACF is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 4 August 2001.

Is Y601 ACF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y601 ACF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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