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WJ11 HDU

2011 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,468 mi
Last recorded91,468 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 HDU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 91,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 88,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 86,164 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 84,256 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,449 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 81,298 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 76,549 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 76,549 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 67,669 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 57,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 51,138 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 51,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 42,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 42,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 34,761 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 HDU is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDU, 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 WJ11 HDU registered?

WJ11 HDU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is WJ11 HDU safe to buy?

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