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FX51 APY

2001 Kia Rio LX

Green Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,178 mi
Last recorded56,178 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio LX49,363 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 APY
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2008 56,178 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 55,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 38,642 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 38,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 25,446 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 25,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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FX51 APY is a 2001 Kia Rio LX in Green with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 49,363 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 LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX51 APY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 25 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FX51 APY registered?

FX51 APY is a 2001 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 APY safe to buy?

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