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CV11 LNY

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,429 mi
Last recorded116,429 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV11 LNY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 116,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 116,429 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also coated with under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 109,834 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also heavily coated in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 2.0mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also heavily coated in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 109,833 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also heavily coated in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 2.0mm also worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also heavily coated in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 102,515 miles

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

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

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

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

front subframe heavily corroded and undersealed

rear axle heavily corroded and painted

Pass 8 Dec 2022 94,492 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,684 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 86,684 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 80,818 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 80,818 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear Axle Bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 76,818 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 76,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,973 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 68,973 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 60,748 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 60,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 52,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 45,876 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn to 0mm inner band...

Pass 18 Mar 2015 36,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,847 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 LNY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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