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CJ03 DAO

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,602 mi
Last recorded49,602 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 DAO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 49,602 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 49,601 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 46,073 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front radiator support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2024 46,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front radiator support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2023 43,590 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 43,582 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 42,338 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 42,330 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 40,585 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 40,585 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,106 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 39,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 36,838 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 33,516 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 30,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 26,507 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 22,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 18,866 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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CJ03 DAO is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CJ03 DAO, 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 CJ03 DAO registered?

CJ03 DAO is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 July 2011.

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