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C9 JKO

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 JKO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 70,890 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 69,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2024 68,638 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 67,177 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Aug 2022 65,472 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

rear exhaust hanger broken off

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 65,460 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system fluid around pipes in engine bay (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

rear exhaust hanger broken off

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 62,831 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in top mount when not underload

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front hanger broke off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 62,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in top mount when not underload

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer front hanger broke off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyres look low on pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 56,989 miles

Offside Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,622 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,622 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,043 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 45,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,459 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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C9 JKO is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C9 JKO, 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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C9 JKO is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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