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W1 BTY

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,811 mi
Last recorded48,811 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 BTY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 48,811 miles

Battery light illuminated on dash when engine is running

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,841 miles

Battery light illuminated on dash

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 47,841 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light illuminated on dash

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 46,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 45,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes heavily covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 44,036 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 43,308 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

front exhaust mount broken

slight corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

centre exhaust mount broken

front exhaust mount broken

slight brake bind both rear brakes

slight corrosion front to rear metal brake pipes at rear

Pass 28 Feb 2020 42,983 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,619 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,220 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 32,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 28,822 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 23,221 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 17,622 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 17,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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W1 BTY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W1 BTY, 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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What year was W1 BTY registered?

W1 BTY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is W1 BTY safe to buy?

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