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Y822 SRA

2001 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY822 SRA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,057 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 73,966 miles

Oil leak

both front outer C.V. boots cracked

clutch worn and pedal high

nearside rear outer sill corroded and weak

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 71,702 miles

nearside outer c.v. gaiter cracked

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 68,987 miles

rear no plate poor condition

slight blow on flexible section of exhaust

Fail 8 Jul 2013 68,987 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no plate poor condition

slight blow on flexible section of exhaust

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,269 miles

nearside rear outer sill and arch corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear outer sill and arch corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,773 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust corodded

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,773 miles

centre and rear sections of exhaust corodded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 57,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs corroded slightly inner edges

o/s/f tyre tread 2mm

Pass 7 Jul 2009 54,882 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 51,973 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight noise o/s/rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,973 miles

Slight noise o/s/rear wheel bearing

Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,930 miles

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

surface corrosion both main brake pipes

surface corrosion both rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,930 miles

surface corrosion both main brake pipes

surface corrosion both rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,060 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 40,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 32,507 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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Y822 SRA is a 2001 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y822 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 Y822 SRA registered?

Y822 SRA is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y822 SRA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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