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DE61 RNJ

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 RNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 148,995 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 148,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 129,665 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 114,103 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 114,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 101,734 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 101,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 92,431 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/5516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 84,032 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 74,730 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 74,730 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 58,933 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 44,432 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 44,432 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both lamps (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,070 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,116 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 21,301 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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DE61 RNJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DE61 RNJ, 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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DE61 RNJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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