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CV61 EFC

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,251 mi
Last recorded86,251 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 EFC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,251 miles

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2025 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment outer, however inner tie rod are corroded may need inner tie rod to be able to do the tracking after (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

front sub frame undersealed

Pass 9 Sep 2024 70,891 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 70,781 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle beam webs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,004 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 63,769 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 13 Jul 2021 61,414 miles

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 30 Jul 2020 59,708 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 57,173 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 10 May 2018 54,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 44,822 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 39,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 29,663 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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CV61 EFC is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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