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YN51 VLR

2001 Kia Rio

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,423 mi
Last recorded127,423 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN51 VLR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 127,423 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Surface corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Wipers in poor condition

rear brake pipes coated in underseal

Fail 18 Jul 2013 127,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Surface corrosion nearside rear outer sill

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2012 115,313 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 103,024 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 86,269 miles

boat mooring ring on screen

ext. system getting rusty in places

o/s/f seat covering wearing

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Fail 9 Sep 2010 86,269 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

boat mooring ring on screen

ext. system getting rusty in places

o/s/f seat covering wearing

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,300 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,245 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2008 60,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,159 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 50,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,231 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 30,156 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 VLR is a 2001 Kia Rio in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VLR, 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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YN51 VLR is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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