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AV11 KSJ

2011 Kia Rio

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,092 mi
Last recorded99,092 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 KSJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 99,092 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 96,985 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 96,984 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2024 93,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars & worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,756 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 85,084 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 76,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly from inter cooler. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 71,747 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 71,745 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 33,627 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 18,215 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,852 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 15,270 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 KSJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel 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 AV11 KSJ, 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 KSJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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