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EJ61 HSX

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,402 mi
Last recorded81,402 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 HSX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 81,402 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 81,402 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 74,765 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 68,599 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,990 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 52,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 46,268 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 46,187 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 40,079 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 34,026 miles

STRONG ADVICE nearside front tyre just on limit for today

Fail 30 Jun 2017 34,026 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

STRONG ADVICE nearside front tyre just on limit for today

Pass 24 Jun 2016 27,933 miles

all brake pads approaching wear limit

Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,393 miles

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

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 HSX is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

EJ61 HSX is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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