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YN51 ZXU

2001 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,516 mi
Last recorded82,516 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio55,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 82,516 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output slightly cloudy (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output slightly cloudy (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system is starting to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2015 75,670 miles

both rear arches corroded

little reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 14 Sep 2015 75,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both rear arches corroded

little reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,106 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis shaped

Fail 4 Sep 2014 71,105 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mis shaped

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 64,591 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 54,105 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,051 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,510 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,930 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 36,492 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 ZXU 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 68.8%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

YN51 ZXU is a 2001 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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