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AO11 VCW

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,182 mi
Last recorded138,182 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 VCW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 138,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear and middle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outer edges, on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outer edges, on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 138,165 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear and middle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outer edges, on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn outer edges, on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 126,556 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2023 126,538 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded got hole near trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 121,951 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc got slight heat damaged due to brake binding

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side lower mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 113,840 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 85,449 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,098 miles

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Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2017 65,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2017 65,487 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2016 58,351 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,445 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2014 34,463 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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AO11 VCW is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO11 VCW, 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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AO11 VCW is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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