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YN51 NYR

2001 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

67,714 mi
Last recorded67,714 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 NYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under wheelarch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 67,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 64,878 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 63,161 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 63,101 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 60,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexy pipe. (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 60,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake binding both n/s/f and o/s/f. (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexy pipe. (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 58,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside front flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,541 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,835 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 53,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 50,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 50,960 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 47,982 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 47,982 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 45,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2011 45,179 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 40,895 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 36,672 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 36,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 34,828 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 34,828 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 31,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 31,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,794 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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YN51 NYR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YN51 NYR, 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 NYR registered?

YN51 NYR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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