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EK61 DVL

2011 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,934 mi
Last recorded198,934 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 DVL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 198,934 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 198,933 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 190,576 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 190,560 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 182,894 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 182,892 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment The track rod has not been fitted correctly. The securing nut is in the wrong place to anchor the track rod end on the track rod. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 167,639 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,543 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 136,629 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 136,389 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 128,769 miles

O/s/front outer ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 122,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Off side front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 23 Oct 2017 122,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Off side front tyre bald on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 114,493 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,568 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 89,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 89,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 DVL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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