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Y794 XBN

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

40,205 mi
Last recorded40,205 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY794 XBN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 40,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 37,758 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge of treads

offside front tyre as cut in outer side wall (no exposed cords)

offside rear outer door handle stiff in operation

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge of treads

some binding on front brakes

some corrosion/deterioration on exhaust system

some rust/corrosion on underbody components

underbody/underbody components undersealed restricting inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,430 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge of treads

slight bind on front brakes

some excess travel in park brake lever

some rusting on exhaust system

some uneven tyre wear on rear tyres

underbody and underbody components undersealed obscurring detailed inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,610 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres worn on outer edges of treads

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,207 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads

some binding on nearside and offside front brakes

some corrosion on exhaust system

underbody surface rust on braking,steering and suspension components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 32,207 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer edges of treads

some binding on nearside and offside front brakes

some corrosion on exhaust system

underbody surface rust on braking,steering and suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 28,805 miles

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre outer side wall

some excess travel in parking brake

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,786 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,685 miles

offside rear tyre has some damage to outer side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2008 21,751 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre walls starting to crack and perrish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2007 18,198 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,725 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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Y794 XBN is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y794 XBN, 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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Y794 XBN is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 August 2001.

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