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AU61 OTV

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,479 mi
Last recorded107,479 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 OTV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 107,479 miles

slight play in nearside front track rod end

rear number plate slightly delaminated

slight split to nearside front lower suspension arm bush

Fail 5 Feb 2026 107,479 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rear number plate slightly delaminated

slight play in nearside front track rod end

slight split to nearside front lower suspension arm bush

Pass 30 Jan 2025 89,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Front foglight inop

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front tyres differnt size than rear ones

Fail 30 Jan 2025 89,878 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

front tyres differnt size than rear ones

Pass 26 Jan 2024 83,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre uneven wear inner on 3mm

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs slight discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 83,632 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split/damage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush slight lifting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear inner on 3mm

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside bulbs slight discolour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 73,553 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 68,292 miles

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2021 64,634 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 61,432 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective has had temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 30 Jan 2020 61,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective has had temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2019 58,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 56,345 miles

Advanced corrosion on front exhaust sections

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,786 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,758 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 44,259 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 44,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 31,299 miles

Rear tyres have "heel and toe" block wear on inner edges, esp offside.

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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AU61 OTV is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AU61 OTV, 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 AU61 OTV registered?

AU61 OTV is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is AU61 OTV safe to buy?

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