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EK11 JYH

2011 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,215 mi
Last recorded84,215 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 JYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 84,215 miles

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

Underneath vehicle coated in underseal

Fail 29 Jun 2026 84,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

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

Underneath vehicle coated in underseal

Pass 30 Jun 2025 81,584 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,212 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,894 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2022 76,748 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 74,010 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,517 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 66,212 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 59,233 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 51,956 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,757 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 37,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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EK11 JYH is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK11 JYH, 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 EK11 JYH registered?

EK11 JYH is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for EK11 JYH shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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