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BD11 TFJ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 TFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Aug 2022

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 114,461 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,212 miles

Front exhaust mounting/bracket deteriorated, slight insecure.

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on legal limit.

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

Offside Front tyre worn/ wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 25 May 2018 88,481 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside & nearside front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 23 May 2018 88,480 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside & nearside front suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 23 May 2017 78,516 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 23 May 2017 78,516 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 31 May 2016 69,184 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 69,157 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 56,524 miles

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre, screw in tread.

Fail 30 May 2015 56,524 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside & nearside front tyres worn, wearing on edges.

Offside rear tyre, screw in tread.

Pass 21 May 2014 42,196 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 42,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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BD11 TFJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BD11 TFJ, 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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BD11 TFJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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