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DY11 PVU

2011 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,938 mi
Last recorded120,938 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY11 PVU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 120,938 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 110,481 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo intercooler on nearside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 99,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 90,962 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 90,962 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 83,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 79,328 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 79,326 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to excessive inner wedge wear. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on or just above the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 78,391 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 75,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intercooler? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,135 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,563 miles

Oil leak from turbo inter cooler pipe

Fail 5 Nov 2015 65,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from turbo inter cooler pipe

Pass 25 Nov 2014 58,279 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,415 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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DY11 PVU is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DY11 PVU, 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 DY11 PVU registered?

DY11 PVU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 March 2011.

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The MOT history for DY11 PVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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