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Y879 UKP

2001 Kia Rio LX

Yellow Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,011 mi
Last recorded79,011 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 2001 Kia Rio LX49,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY879 UKP
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 79,011 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,222 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 58,940 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 49,363 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 49,363 miles

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.

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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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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