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BL11 EJX

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,922 mi
Last recorded81,922 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 EJX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 81,922 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 81,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 76,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 72,002 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 67,312 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 67,310 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 63,177 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 May 2020 61,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 57,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 54,794 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Air con driven belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively power steering driven belt (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 40,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall perished.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,074 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 24,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,589 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

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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BL11 EJX is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL11 EJX, 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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BL11 EJX is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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