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WJ11 NTA

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,784 mi
Last recorded109,784 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 NTA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,784 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,690 miles

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

Front Lower exhaust mounting bracket is corroded and partially insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc looks to have overheated

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

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Fail 4 Apr 2025 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Lower exhaust mounting bracket is corroded and partially insecure

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc looks to have overheated

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

clutch fluid level is low

front and rear inner arch liners fitted (restricting viewing of components)

Pass 5 Apr 2024 96,767 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Apr 2024 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective bracket adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 93,526 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind to nearside rear brake........... (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 93,526 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front plate impact damaged............ (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers inop .......... (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Nearside front bumper insecure........ (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slight bind to nearside rear brake........... (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 90,825 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 90,825 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Offside rear brake grabbing service and parking brake....... (1.2.1 (c))

Road wheel fixing missing Each wheel has one wheel nut missing........ (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,997 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 88,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 87,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 82,488 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,287 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,503 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn on inner edge also stepped

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,682 miles

N/S rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,096 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre appears to be wearing prematurely on the inside- 3mm left

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,096 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right dip beam kick up not within specs (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre appears to be wearing prematurely on the inside- 3mm left

Pass 25 Mar 2015 39,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers clearing screen but rubbers not in particularly good condition

Pass 17 Mar 2014 31,168 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 NTA is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ11 NTA, 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 NTA is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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