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BK61 NVH

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

68,753 mi
Last recorded68,753 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 NVH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 68,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 68,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 54,047 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,347 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated but no gas leaks

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2022 40,211 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,324 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 36,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 32,352 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 28,320 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 28,320 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle mounting bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 23,840 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 23,840 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 19,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner sidewall thorn embedded ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 19,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner sidewall thorn embedded ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 14,874 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 10,622 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 10,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 6,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 6,177 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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BK61 NVH is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BK61 NVH, 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 BK61 NVH registered?

BK61 NVH is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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