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CK61 GNJ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,961 mi
Last recorded126,961 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 GNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 126,961 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,729 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear axle assly

advise : surface corrosion to both rear brake backing plates

Pass 28 Sep 2023 113,305 miles

advise : both rear brake backing plates corroded

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,927 miles

advise : heavy surface corrosion to rear axle assly

Pass 4 Nov 2021 97,291 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 97,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,788 miles

AUXILARY DRIVE BELTS WORN

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 85,419 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 85,419 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,025 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 76,025 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 53,504 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 53,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 33,563 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 33,563 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CK61 GNJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc 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 CK61 GNJ, 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 CK61 GNJ registered?

CK61 GNJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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