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DF11 KVY

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

36,838 mi
Last recorded36,838 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 KVY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 36,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 35,639 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 35,639 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 34,319 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 33,015 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 33,015 miles

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

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

Nearside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 25 Jul 2022 31,257 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 31,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,554 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 29,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,683 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 25,578 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have cracks around edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 25,578 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both have cracks around edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 23,248 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 20,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 17,699 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 14,754 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 11,055 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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DF11 KVY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DF11 KVY, 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 DF11 KVY registered?

DF11 KVY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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