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CV61 ECT

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,656 mi
Last recorded85,656 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 ECT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 85,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 77,425 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 77,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe splitpin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately splitpin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,668 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 55,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 52,819 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 52,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 50,207 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 50,207 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 45,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 45,538 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 36,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 20,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside worn inner edge 3/4 rule (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 19,590 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 19,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre worn very low inner band...

Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,612 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CV61 ECT is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV61 ECT, 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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What year was CV61 ECT registered?

CV61 ECT is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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