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Y819 SRA

2001 Kia Rio

Beige Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,787 mi
Last recorded66,787 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY819 SRA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 66,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general corrosion to front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer end of sill & wheel arch corrosion

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer end of sill corrosion

Rear axle general surface corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2018 95,885 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion end of sill /wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to rear wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

surface corrosion of rear axle beam

Pass 6 Apr 2017 54,292 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 54,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 54,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,201 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front head lamp glass faded

Nearside Front head lamp lens faded glass

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,007 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both front wiper blades splitting

condition both headlamp glasses and beam intensitys

condition o/s/r tyre wall BORDERLINE

corrosion rear part of both outer sills

front and rear number plates

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 43,245 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,196 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 37,760 miles

oil leak

rear number plate

Fail 15 Aug 2012 37,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion o/s/f brake disc

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on rear brake pipes

headlamp aims and lenses

oil leak

rear number plate

Fail 3 Aug 2011 35,036 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 35,036 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 32,152 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 29,559 miles

Oil leak

condition of both nearside tyre side walls

corrosion to main front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank

slight play to near side front steering rack

Fail 19 Aug 2009 29,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

condition of both nearside tyre side walls

corrosion to main front to rear brake pipes near fuel tank

slight play to near side front steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2008 26,297 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,204 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 22,486 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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Y819 SRA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Beige with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y819 SRA, 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 Y819 SRA registered?

Y819 SRA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 August 2001.

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