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Y648 JCS

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,960 mi
Last recorded100,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY648 JCS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 100,960 miles

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

Oil leak

outer and inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,912 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 85,243 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 85,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,415 miles

surface corr b/pipes. nsf tyre scrubb

Fail 11 Jun 2010 77,412 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

surface corr b/pipes. nsf tyre scrubb

Pass 11 Jun 2009 68,388 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 68,388 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,719 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,531 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 50,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 39,733 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2006 39,733 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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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Y648 JCS is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y648 JCS, 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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Y648 JCS is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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