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DJ10 KYL

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,458 mi
Last recorded114,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ10 KYL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 114,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 114,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 112,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 112,894 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 112,871 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire corroded and damaged (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,490 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 83,670 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 80,536 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 80,536 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 75,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 75,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.90mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,428 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 67,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 58,642 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 58,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside drl not working

Pass 6 Sep 2017 49,417 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 49,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,727 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 40,727 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,538 miles

Offside Front wiper blade split

Fail 7 Sep 2015 31,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wiper blade split

Pass 8 Sep 2014 21,385 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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DJ10 KYL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DJ10 KYL, 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 DJ10 KYL registered?

DJ10 KYL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2011.

Is DJ10 KYL safe to buy?

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