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YN51 OET

2001 Kia Rio

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,132 mi
Last recorded70,132 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 OET
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 70,132 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,786 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 56,829 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 56,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,559 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 47,193 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,489 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 OET is a 2001 Kia Rio in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OET, 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 OET registered?

YN51 OET is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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