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DU61 GZJ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,069 mi
Last recorded111,069 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 GZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,069 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,989 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 105,989 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,603 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 91,080 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,569 miles

Exhaust front mount broken system still supported.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,147 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,727 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside wiper blade split at end, but still clearing 'screen.

Fail 25 Sep 2015 30,727 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside wiper blade split at end, but still clearing 'screen.

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 18,146 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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DU61 GZJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DU61 GZJ, 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 DU61 GZJ registered?

DU61 GZJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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