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VK11 LFU

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

192,324 mi
Last recorded192,324 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 LFU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 192,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 192,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 176,187 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 158,364 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 142,716 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTION FLANGES

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 142,716 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

HEAVY CORROSION ON CENTRE / REAR EXHAUST SECTION FLANGES

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 129,073 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 112,039 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 104,654 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,591 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,181 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,753 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 54,508 miles

Nearside Front inner edge very worn

Offside Front inner edge very worn

Fail 16 Feb 2016 54,508 miles

Nearside Front inner edge very worn

Offside Front inner edge very worn

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 43,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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VK11 LFU is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VK11 LFU, 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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VK11 LFU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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