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AX11 EFE

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,890 mi
Last recorded127,890 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 EFE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 127,890 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 127,890 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,282 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 122,282 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 115,619 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to sills.

Pass 21 Mar 2023 111,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 111,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,716 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 101,716 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,117 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 85,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Driveshaft gaitor deteriated

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,928 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 61,321 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 49,908 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 37,630 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 23,488 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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AX11 EFE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AX11 EFE, 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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AX11 EFE is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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