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DE11 JWL

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,127 mi
Last recorded127,127 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 JWL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 127,127 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 115,789 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where pipe meets flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 107,680 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 99,577 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 95,950 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2022 95,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded and offside rear to fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 88,207 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ehxaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 May 2021 88,207 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective ehxaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2020 79,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 71,251 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2018 66,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 56,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 46,274 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 35,169 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 29,441 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 JWL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE11 JWL, 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 JWL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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