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CU03 RAW

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

85,235 mi
Last recorded85,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 RAW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 85,235 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 85,220 miles

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

Rear exhaust securing brackets broke away

Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,906 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 78,609 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 70,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 63,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,694 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 48,475 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 33,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,521 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 23,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Passenger washer jet not as strong as drivers advise clean out/align

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 20,029 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 16,331 miles

(1)Nearside front tyre 3mm sidewall slight perishing.(2)Nearside and offside rear tyre outer sidewall small tear no cords/ply exposed.

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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CU03 RAW is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CU03 RAW, 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 CU03 RAW registered?

CU03 RAW is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 November 2011.

Is CU03 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU03 RAW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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