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GJ11 NHZ

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 NHZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 136,719 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL PERISHED

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,082 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low edges on limit

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush splitting

Offside Front tyre worn edges

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak sump corroded

front number plate damaged and deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2024 127,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low edges on limit

Offside Front Lower suspension arm front bush splitting

Offside Front tyre worn edges

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak sump corroded

front number plate damaged and deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2024 121,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,398 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also showing signs of perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 116,169 miles

front exhaust flexy damaged

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2022 116,169 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

front exhaust flexy damaged

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2021 106,727 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 106,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 95,732 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken off, exhaust still secure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering "V" belt cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper engine earth strap is broken

Fail 27 Feb 2020 95,732 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken off, exhaust still secure

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering "V" belt cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Upper engine earth strap is broken

Pass 27 Feb 2019 87,326 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Looking very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,962 miles

center exhaust mount broken but system still secure

Pass 9 Mar 2017 64,644 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 64,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 54,139 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,491 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,371 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 31,371 miles

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

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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GJ11 NHZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ11 NHZ, 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 GJ11 NHZ registered?

GJ11 NHZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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