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DE61 TLU

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,953 mi
Last recorded41,953 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 TLU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 41,953 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin check 2 months (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres recheck 2 months (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 37,163 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 33,846 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 31,161 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 28,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 26,955 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 25,621 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 23,207 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,771 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly castellated tread

Pass 12 Oct 2016 18,054 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 16,220 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 13,346 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 TLU is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE61 TLU, 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 DE61 TLU registered?

DE61 TLU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is DE61 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 TLU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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