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EF61 GJG

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,689 mi
Last recorded140,689 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 GJG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 140,689 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 133,892 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,970 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 23 Sep 2021 120,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 114,989 miles

Offside Front STEERING RACK BOOT TWISTED

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Disc backing plate corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,919 miles

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,652 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,413 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly between

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Nov 2015 54,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly between

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Dec 2014 41,766 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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EF61 GJG is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF61 GJG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF61 GJG registered?

EF61 GJG is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 December 2011.

Is EF61 GJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 GJG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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