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2001 KIA RIO1.3L Petrol

FX51 ARS

Vehicle Insight Summary

2001 KIA RIO — Petrol, 1343cc. This vehicle has 96,851 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 31/08/2022

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 96,851
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 2001
Engine: 1343cc

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Full History Report

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 30 Jul 2026, 02:34

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2001, this Kia Rio with plate FX51 ARS has undergone 1 MOT inspection since August 2021.

With 1 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

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PASS

FAIL

ADVISORY

Buyer's Guide

AI-powered analysis based on real MOT data and market insights.

Buying Score

45/100

Risk Level

High

Est. Annual Cost

£800-£1,000

Mileage

The mileage of 96,851 is below the natio...

Our Verdict

Proceed with extreme caution unless you are an enthusiast looking for a low-cost project car. While the mileage is reasonable for the age, the history of persistent rust and mechanical issues suggests significant deferred maintenance.

The primary focus with this vehicle must be the chassis. The MOT history has repeatedly flagged corrosion in the rear sills and brake pipes over a decade. You should have a professional structural inspection to ensure the rust isn't just surface-level but has compromised the vehicle's safety.

Check the state of the brakes thoroughly; the most recent 2021 MOT noted both front brakes were binding, and previous tests showed imbalanced performance and corroded pipes. Ask for a full service history to see if the oil leak noted in 2020 was ever rectified, as persistent leaks can lead to catastrophic engine failure.

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