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CK61 VBL

2011 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,960 mi
Last recorded155,960 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 VBL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 155,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area has surface corrosion forming (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area has surface corrosion forming (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 139,636 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 139,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 125,521 miles

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

Offside Front Day time running light not woprking

Rear Both rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 114,160 miles

Front Wipers are smeary

Fail 16 Feb 2023 114,157 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wipers are smeary

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 100,458 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 86,138 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 86,132 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,651 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 67,074 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 58,201 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,546 miles

Brake back plate(s) excessively deteriorated .REAR !

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,967 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 39,967 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 31,410 miles

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

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 VBL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK61 VBL, 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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CK61 VBL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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