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GJ61 TKE

2011 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,585 mi
Last recorded90,585 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 TKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,585 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 90,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 82,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 79,989 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs steel covers corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2023 79,987 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs steel covers corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2022 76,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres showing wear & cracks

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake dust shield backplates corroded - both sides

Fail 14 Oct 2022 76,244 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres showing wear & cracks

rear axle beam corroded

rear brake dust shield backplates corroded - both sides

Pass 8 Oct 2021 70,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 70,803 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 65,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 60,724 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 60,724 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 55,367 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Sep 2018 55,367 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,693 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,952 miles

rear tyres showing wear on inside edges

Fail 13 Sep 2016 44,952 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 40,271 miles

rear brake pads may be getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2015 40,271 miles

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

rear brake pads may be getting low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 35,607 miles

Front brake discs rusting on edges, slightly lipped.

Nearside rear inner sidelight in-operative.

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 TKE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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