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YN51 NXH

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,061 mi
Last recorded85,061 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 NXH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 85,061 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 85,044 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 84,565 miles

Coolant leak

cv joints rattle on full lock

slight oil leak from pipe on bulkhead dripping on to steering rack gaitor

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,149 miles

passenger sill corroded at rear

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 81,149 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

passenger sill corroded at rear

Pass 3 Sep 2012 79,729 miles

advise o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,024 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 69,024 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 56,114 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,114 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,832 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,294 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 28,175 miles

advise n/s front and rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 7 Sep 2005 22,822 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 22,822 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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)

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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YN51 NXH is a 2001 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN51 NXH, 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 YN51 NXH registered?

YN51 NXH is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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