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WF61 NKW

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,692 mi
Last recorded71,692 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF61 NKW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 71,692 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 71,692 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 62,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear axle corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 55,750 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside upper and lower dust covers perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover securing clip may require attention

Rear axle corroded

offside side repeater lens damaged

Fail 15 May 2024 55,749 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside upper and lower dust covers perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Lower arm ball joint dust cover securing clip may require attention

Rear axle corroded

offside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2023 51,401 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view of testable items/areas

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside covers perished/cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover securing clip may require attention soon

Offside front wiper blade smearing

Offside side repeater lens damaged

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 May 2022 46,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 39,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 35,339 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has a crack in glass (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 33,306 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2019 33,306 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2018 27,781 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 22,172 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 22,172 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 18,463 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2016 18,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,019 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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WF61 NKW is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF61 NKW, 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 WF61 NKW registered?

WF61 NKW is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 November 2011.

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