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EK11 ZFO

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 ZFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 82,049 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 77,504 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe corroded and weak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 72,345 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe corroded and weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 68,412 miles

Exhaust front flexi corroded and weak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9 mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 64,253 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Clutch slave cylinder leaking fluid

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken off

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm badly perished and splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 60,610 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 57,460 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 57,366 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides of vehicle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 51,361 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 51,361 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,779 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of vehicle (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread pattern

Offside Rear bumper damaged and loose

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 39,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 27,811 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 22,784 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)

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 ZFO is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc 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 EK11 ZFO, 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 EK11 ZFO registered?

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

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