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AU61 UPL

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

133,744 mi
Last recorded133,744 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 133,744 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil level on minimum

rear exhaust join rusty/corroded. signs of leak

Pass 10 Mar 2025 116,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 116,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6MM ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 111,356 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Fluid Looks Deteriorated Would Advise Brake Inspection ASAP

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Fail 14 Feb 2024 111,356 miles

Position lamp not working Offside & Nearside Front Position Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour Offside & Nearside Side Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Offside & Nearside Front Track Rod Ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Offside & Nearside Front Washers (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake Fluid Looks Deteriorated Would Advise Brake Inspection ASAP

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside Rear Indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp Not Secure At All Fixings But Still Secure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 106,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre mount bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 185/65R14

Nearside headlamp mount brackets broken but lamp is currently secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Spare tyre defective tyre deflated 185/65R14

Fail 7 Mar 2023 106,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre mount bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 185/65R14

Nearside headlamp mount brackets broken but lamp is currently secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and bald on inner edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective tyre deflated 185/65R14

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,170 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Fail 8 Mar 2022 94,170 miles

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts exhaust front pipe lambda wire fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body component likely to become detached inner wheel arch liner detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner edge with cords exposed 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner edge 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm, perished and cracking in shoulders 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edges 185/65R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Feb 2021 85,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 85,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,195 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 81,182 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,884 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken exhaust not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

front brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2019 75,884 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded & broken exhaust not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,446 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mount deteriorating.

slight damaged n/s/f headlamp.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 46,291 miles

both front tyres uneven wear

both headlamp aims on upper limit.

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust mount broken.

Fail 12 Mar 2016 46,291 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres uneven wear

both headlamp aims on upper limit.

both rear tyres perishing

front exhaust mount broken.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 33,615 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 33,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 32,202 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

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 UPL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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