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BL11 KMK

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,133 mi
Last recorded119,133 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 119,133 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 119,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 109,715 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 109,713 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,686 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 94,800 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 89,163 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Hand brake travel high

Near side front wheel badly damaged.

Fail 6 Nov 2021 89,151 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front number plate deteriorated

Hand brake travel high

Near side front wheel badly damaged.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 82,395 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,676 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,904 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 51,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 40,388 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jun 2016 40,332 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,537 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 25,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BL11 KMK is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BL11 KMK, 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 KMK is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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