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EJ61 HSY

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,017 mi
Last recorded108,017 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 HSY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 108,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 101,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 95,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (not bad ) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 95,220 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder (not bad ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,703 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 87,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 80,026 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 73,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,994 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 67,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 44,121 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,293 miles

Both rear tyres cracking tread area plus close to limit

Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,835 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread slight cracking

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2015 22,129 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 16,142 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 HSY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EJ61 HSY, 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 EJ61 HSY registered?

EJ61 HSY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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