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MF51 BHU

2001 Kia Rio LX

Red Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,184 mi
Last recorded45,184 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio LX49,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 BHU
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 45,184 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 45,182 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front disc pads 2mm (offside inner). † †Exhaust center heat shield rattel (clamp corroded).

Pass 2 May 2006 35,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 33,233 miles

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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MF51 BHU is a 2001 Kia Rio LX in Red with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MF51 BHU, 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 MF51 BHU registered?

MF51 BHU is a 2001 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for MF51 BHU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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