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GJ11 XKV

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,209 mi
Last recorded106,209 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 106,209 miles

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Aug 2025 102,317 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,658 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Fail 5 Aug 2024 98,658 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Aug 2023 95,165 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Fail 21 Aug 2023 95,164 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Aug 2022 86,897 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Aug 2022 86,897 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flex deteriorated

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Aug 2020 66,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,862 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,124 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 47,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn completely down on inside edge of the tread, almost exposing cords.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,731 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 35,731 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 24,241 miles

Chip in windscreen swept area less than 40mm

Fail 29 Mar 2016 24,241 miles

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

Chip in windscreen swept area less than 40mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 12,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 5,756 miles

N/S/F wiper split but not effecting vision

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 XKV is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

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

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