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GJ11 VKH

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,062 mi
Last recorded98,062 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 VKH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 92,309 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,288 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 89,288 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 84,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,856 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,096 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,008 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,154 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,154 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,154 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,537 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 56,537 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,898 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 49,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 41,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 41,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 31,140 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 VKH is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ11 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

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

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