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CE61 VTL

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,028 mi
Last recorded77,028 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 VTL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 77,028 miles

Axle fractured Nearside + offside rear (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside + offside rear lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering rack is damp

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front / plus close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 74,675 miles

Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 74,675 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,143 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 69,368 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 68,619 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tail light has slight damage to lens

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 61,063 miles

Offside Rear light lens dammaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,641 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 51,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 51,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear light slight damage

Pass 1 Mar 2017 41,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 31,442 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 23,237 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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CE61 VTL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE61 VTL, 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 CE61 VTL registered?

CE61 VTL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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