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EJ61 BYZ

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

88,080 mi
Last recorded88,080 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 BYZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 88,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link arm gator split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,013 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 84,912 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlight lens cracked /headlight aim incorrect (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 81,665 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 81,662 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 78,060 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 77,880 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,250 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 73,250 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 69,803 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 62,772 miles

Handbrake efficiency limits just met

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 61,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner facings corroded /breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner facings corroded/breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Handbrake efficiency limits just met.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,851 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 50,072 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 50,072 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 45,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 40,911 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,801 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 36,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 33,789 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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EJ61 BYZ 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 59.1%.

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 EJ61 BYZ, 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 EJ61 BYZ registered?

EJ61 BYZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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