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DE11 JWD

2011 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,106 mi
Last recorded159,106 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 JWD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 159,106 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 159,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 135,888 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 135,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm and devoid of tread on outer edge. recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 112,266 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Fail 28 Sep 2023 112,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend renewal (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

slight travel evident in park brake lever

Pass 30 Sep 2022 93,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend renewal (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend renewal (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 93,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated recommend renewal (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play recommend renewal (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge recommend renewal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 77,206 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 77,206 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 74,887 miles

front brake pads are wearing low

front subframe assembly has corrosion evident

front to rear sections of brake pipe are heavily corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,146 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,554 miles

exhaust center mount is fractured

front brake discs are deterioted

front brake pads are wearing low

o/s/f brake imbalance evident of 29%. recommend inspection

o/s/f outer anti-roll link has play evident

Pass 20 Mar 2017 52,768 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper torn / split

Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,631 miles

n/s/r tyre tread is wearing on outer edge

rear brake discs are heavily rust pitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,546 miles

both front tyre treads are wearing on inner edges. recommend checking of tracking

Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,150 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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DE11 JWD is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DE11 JWD, 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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DE11 JWD is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 May 2011.

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