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CA61 DRZ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

103,552 mi
Last recorded103,552 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DRZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 103,552 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 103,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 93,557 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 93,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 83,643 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,681 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 66,590 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 66,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,175 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 49,175 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2015 41,775 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 41,775 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 31,410 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)

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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CA61 DRZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 CA61 DRZ, 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 CA61 DRZ registered?

CA61 DRZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is CA61 DRZ safe to buy?

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