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BF61 EKA

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,144 mi
Last recorded88,144 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 EKA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,144 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,613 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,372 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 69,204 miles

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Fail 24 Jul 2021 69,181 miles

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

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

Covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,232 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 56,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 49,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 49,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,009 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to split, but still clears the screen effectively

Fail 3 Jul 2017 43,009 miles

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

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to split, but still clears the screen effectively

Pass 11 Jul 2016 35,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre as a nail in tread area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in my opinion the tyre is perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 27,744 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 20,836 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 EKA is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EKA, 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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BF61 EKA is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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