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AU11 XAR

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,546 mi
Last recorded86,546 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XAR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 86,546 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 86,546 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 76,195 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 76,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 51,463 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 46,676 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 45,283 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm,slight cracking of sidewall

Pass 14 Feb 2019 43,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 39,713 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,211 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 28,206 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,918 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2014 16,056 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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AU11 XAR is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU11 XAR, 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 AU11 XAR registered?

AU11 XAR is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 March 2011.

Is AU11 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU11 XAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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