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WJ11 BFO

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,834 mi
Last recorded56,834 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 BFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 56,834 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Axle and underbody slightly corroded

Rear Unable to inspect pad through wheel

Fail 6 Feb 2026 56,834 miles

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

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

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle and underbody slightly corroded

Rear Unable to inspect pad through wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2025 53,055 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,008 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 47,111 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 42,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm - starting to wear on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm on inner edge - wearing bald on extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. measured at 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 36,184 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. measured at 40% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,293 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 28,551 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 24,607 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on very inner edges

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 24,607 miles

Both front tyre treads worn on very inner edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,808 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubber perished

Offside Rear tyre rubber perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,809 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 12,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,288 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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WJ11 BFO is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red 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 WJ11 BFO, 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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WJ11 BFO is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 March 2011.

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