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V31 NGM

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,963 mi
Last recorded94,963 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 NGM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,963 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 82,854 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 66,758 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 58,519 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 58,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 50,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 40,180 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,192 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 30,192 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 21,223 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 12,153 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 4,810 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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V31 NGM is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol 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 V31 NGM, 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 V31 NGM registered?

V31 NGM is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is V31 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V31 NGM 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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