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BN11 NYR

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

161,466 mi
Last recorded161,466 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 NYR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 161,466 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 161,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 151,778 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 151,778 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 147,014 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 147,014 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 129,241 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 128,761 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,364 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 110,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs corroded and lipped

Fail 12 Dec 2016 92,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear discs corroded and lipped

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,887 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner tread

slight bind at osr brake

Fail 17 Dec 2015 74,887 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner tread

slight bind at osr brake

Pass 24 Dec 2014 57,092 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 56,234 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 56,234 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 NYR is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 NYR, 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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BN11 NYR is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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