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AV11 BYA

2011 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,818 mi
Last recorded136,818 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 BYA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 136,818 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a small pin hole

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 21 May 2025 136,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working middle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has a small pin hole

Offside Front mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 8 May 2024 116,199 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 116,196 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 91,406 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 91,381 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,348 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 71,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 64,660 miles

Slight play in the steering.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 64,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 61,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 38,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,728 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 16,485 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 9,786 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 4,220 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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AV11 BYA is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel 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 AV11 BYA, 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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AV11 BYA is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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