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GJ61 VTW

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 VTW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 87,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 81,306 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 74,013 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 74,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 66,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 52,202 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 45,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 45,507 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 34,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,513 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 23,513 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,250 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 16,971 miles

front wipers clearing poorly.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 14,601 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 VTW is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

GJ61 VTW is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 6 October 2011.

Is GJ61 VTW safe to buy?

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