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GJ61 HPN

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,568 mi
Last recorded78,568 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 HPN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 78,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,701 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 77,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,797 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 75,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 73,876 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 73,876 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 69,449 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight coating of fluid around the pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 69,449 miles

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight coating of fluid around the pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 64,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 57,638 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 57,551 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken from pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 51,671 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,405 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Aug 2015 47,405 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 37,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GJ61 HPN is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ61 HPN, 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 GJ61 HPN registered?

GJ61 HPN is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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