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BT61 CAV

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,348 mi
Last recorded78,348 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 CAV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 78,348 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Apr 2026 78,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 71,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 54,757 miles

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

o\s rear brake back plate corroding

rear exhaust joint clamps corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2021 44,026 miles

o\s rear brake back plate corroded

rear exhaust hangers and joints corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,074 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 35,074 miles

Exhaust system insecure Back box bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 32,831 miles

all 4 tyres worn on wear markers

Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,400 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 26,400 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 19,540 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 19,540 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 13,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 13,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 7,866 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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BT61 CAV is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc 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 BT61 CAV, 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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What year was BT61 CAV registered?

BT61 CAV is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is BT61 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 CAV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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