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CV11 CWA

2011 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,820 mi
Last recorded86,820 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 CWA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 86,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 86,820 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 82,134 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 82,131 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,267 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,537 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 77,537 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 76,826 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,033 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 75,992 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,974 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 74,974 miles

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

Front number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 74,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 73,062 miles

Oil leak inter cooler ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 63,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 49,955 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

advise engine has a oil leak

advise plastic engine cover fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2015 35,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 21,748 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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CV11 CWA is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV11 CWA, 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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CV11 CWA is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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