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AF11 PVA

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,063 mi
Last recorded164,063 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 PVA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 164,063 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective and front (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front badly corroded around lower radiator area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in various sections (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner/outer edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 159,065 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 158,745 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 147,124 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components have general age related corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 129,255 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and back both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 118,850 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 118,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 105,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 105,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 99,396 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,387 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 87,387 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 77,744 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,098 miles

osf anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,453 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 47,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 35,094 miles

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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AF11 PVA is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF11 PVA, 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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AF11 PVA is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2011.

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