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55 JNM

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,314 mi
Last recorded63,314 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 JNM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 63,314 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 61,393 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 58,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 56,725 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 56,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 53,722 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 51,109 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 49,293 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 46,471 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 46,471 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 43,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 41,260 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 41,260 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 31,089 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 12,908 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 12,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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55 JNM is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 55 JNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 55 JNM registered?

55 JNM is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is 55 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 JNM shows 16 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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