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EA11 ZNG

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,641 mi
Last recorded84,641 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 ZNG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 84,641 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 84,640 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,036 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 80,036 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 73,344 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 67,733 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 67,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush debonding no play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve stem perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Free play, Strong Advise. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 57,797 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 53,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm , wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported. strong advise.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 47,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm, slight lip on discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hangers adrift but system adequately supported.

front tyres wearing low inner edges.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 47,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm, slight lip on discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust hangers adrift but system adequately supported.

front tyres wearing low inner edges.

Pass 21 Nov 2017 37,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm, wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished between treads.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm, smooth on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre is perished between treads.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,904 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 18,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 13,346 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 11,017 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EA11 ZNG is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol 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 EA11 ZNG, 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 EA11 ZNG registered?

EA11 ZNG is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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