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GJ61 UHY

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,276 mi
Last recorded72,276 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 UHY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 72,276 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 72,274 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 67,838 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,039 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 60,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle - Coil spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 58,588 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 58,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 53,303 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,659 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,570 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 34,429 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,287 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 20,910 miles

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 UHY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UHY, 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 UHY registered?

GJ61 UHY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is GJ61 UHY safe to buy?

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