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AU61 UOW

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,731 mi
Last recorded58,731 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 58,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 56,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 53,029 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 53,029 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 50,039 miles

Two exhaust brackets broken

Fail 12 Aug 2022 50,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Two exhaust brackets broken

Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,292 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,996 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 44,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed split open on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 43,097 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 43,097 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside - wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,301 miles

Front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,392 miles

Rear brakes have a slight bind

Rear tyres cracking and getting low on tread

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,160 miles

Rear tyres slightly cracking

Slight bind on rear brakes when turned by hand

Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear tyres slightly cracking

Slight bind on rear brakes when turned by hand

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 24,033 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,136 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 UOW is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UOW, 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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AU61 UOW is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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