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BF61 EJY

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,782 mi
Last recorded65,782 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 EJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,782 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 59,021 miles

surface corrosion underside

Fail 23 Sep 2024 59,021 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion underside

Pass 21 Sep 2023 52,452 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 44,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front worn - slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective jets direction - slight (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened binding grabbing - slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2021 37,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,980 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,166 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,073 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Fail 30 Aug 2018 32,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket broken

Pass 5 Sep 2017 27,826 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,466 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 18,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 13,663 miles

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

Offside Front 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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BF61 EJY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF61 EJY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 EJY registered?

BF61 EJY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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The MOT history for BF61 EJY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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