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GJ61 OCU

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,155 mi
Last recorded79,155 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 OCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 79,155 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 71,762 miles

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working number plate light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE HAS SPLITS ALL ROUND INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated GREASE LEAKING OUT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 64,239 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER DISC FACE PARTIALLY PITTED(CORRODED) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED AND HAS CRACKS. NONE DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE TYRE STRUCTURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER DISC FACE PARTIALLY PITTED(CORRODED) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 64,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER DISC FACE PARTIALLY PITTED(CORRODED) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER SIDEWALL PERISHED AND HAS CRACKS. NONE DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE TYRE STRUCTURE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER DISC FACE PARTIALLY PITTED(CORRODED) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,434 miles

Central Front Lower SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT SUB-FRAME AND LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS

Central Rear Lower SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR BEAM AXLE AT LOWER SPRING MOUNTS

Central Rear Upper NON-OBLIGATORY WIPER BLADE DEFECTIVE

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated SMALL HOLE, GREASE LEAKING OUT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 58,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST JOIN CORRODED

Pass 19 Jul 2019 55,135 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 48,061 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,980 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN & PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,879 miles

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING WORN

REAR TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,473 miles

Rear nearside tyre perished in tread area.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 22,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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GJ61 OCU is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ61 OCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ61 OCU registered?

GJ61 OCU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ61 OCU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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