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CP61 GWJ

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,282 mi
Last recorded116,282 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP61 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 116,282 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 110,131 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 110,131 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 101,568 miles

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2023 91,220 miles

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 19 Jan 2022 82,734 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,723 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 75,698 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rusty exhaust

Pass 13 Dec 2019 70,866 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,009 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 56,243 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 47,294 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,228 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 36,999 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,185 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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CP61 GWJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CP61 GWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP61 GWJ registered?

CP61 GWJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is CP61 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP61 GWJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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