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BN11 BZG

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,102 mi
Last recorded71,102 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 BZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 71,102 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,444 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 63,439 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 63,144 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective and middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 55,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 55,317 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective center broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 48,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Fail 10 Nov 2022 48,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2021 41,819 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 41,813 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 37,265 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2020 33,282 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 27,505 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking but not exposing cords

Pass 31 May 2018 25,517 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 23,437 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,859 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BN11 BZG is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BN11 BZG, 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 BN11 BZG registered?

BN11 BZG is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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