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GJ11 UHE

2011 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,365 mi
Last recorded87,365 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 UHE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 87,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 79,787 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 65,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded, pitted, scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 58,460 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 58,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 53,779 miles

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

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

clutch peddle sticking down reducing to spring back up normally

Fail 22 Sep 2020 53,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING INNER EDGE WOULD RECOMEND CHANGING!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch peddle sticking down reducing to spring back up normally

Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 43,853 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 38,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 35,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear Rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,717 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 26,901 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Jun 2014 26,833 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UHE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ11 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

GJ11 UHE is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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