2001 KIA RIO 1.3L Petrol · RX51 TZM
2001 KIA RIO (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/09/2001. Recorded mileage 39,396 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1343cc
RX51 TZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 39,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RX51 TZM Mileage History
- 24/08/202338,301 mi
- 03/09/202439,129 mi+828 mi
- 06/09/202439,132 mi+3 mi
- 02/09/202539,394 mi+262 mi
- 03/09/202539,396 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 540 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX51 TZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Kia Rio (RX51 TZM) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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