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GJ11 UHC

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,284 mi
Last recorded113,284 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 UHC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 113,284 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip provision (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 92,726 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 92,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,766 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 88,766 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,641 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 74,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light on instead of side light (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,135 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surfaces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone front bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 47,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 35,022 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,096 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,942 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 19,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,437 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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GJ11 UHC is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UHC, 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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GJ11 UHC is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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