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GJ11 ZWZ

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,623 mi
Last recorded169,623 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 169,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 169,246 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 152,150 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 134,222 miles

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

nearside inner c v gaiter starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2018 118,359 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 98,741 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,143 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 83,143 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,002 miles

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

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 ZWZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

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

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