MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?
Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y879 UKP is a 2001 Kia Rio LX in Yellow with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 Y879 UKP, 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 Y879 UKP registered?
Y879 UKP is a 2001 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 1 July 2001.
Is Y879 UKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y879 UKP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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