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EK61 DDJ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,334 mi
Last recorded132,334 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 DDJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 132,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2025 122,163 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 114,455 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 114,445 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 109,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 102,749 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 102,725 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres have low presure

Pass 7 Nov 2020 97,712 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2019 93,353 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 85,914 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 68,407 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 68,407 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 58,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 40,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 40,365 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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EK61 DDJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK61 DDJ, 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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EK61 DDJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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