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CV61 EFZ

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

66,632 mi
Last recorded66,632 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 EFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 66,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,918 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 52,766 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,543 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 50,540 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 46,503 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened many suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 41,828 miles

Nearside Front daytime running lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 39,654 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 39,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended lubricated now ok (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front sqeal ; brake retaining clip touching disc?

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 22,424 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 15,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,002 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 12,253 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 EFZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc 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 EFZ, 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 EFZ registered?

CV61 EFZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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