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AV61 XXW

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,739 mi
Last recorded37,739 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 XXW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 37,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2025 37,739 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 May 2024 34,765 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 34,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 32,863 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 32,862 miles

Exhaust system insecure Center and front brackets broken of (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 31,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 31,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 185/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 29,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 27,850 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 24,912 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 22,328 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 19,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 15,940 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 15,940 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 11,044 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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AV61 XXW is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol 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 AV61 XXW, 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 AV61 XXW registered?

AV61 XXW is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is AV61 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV61 XXW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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