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WJ61 BJZ

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,959 mi
Last recorded87,959 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 BJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,959 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2026 87,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 78,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,335 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 67,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 64,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 59,477 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,030 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 45,498 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2016 40,830 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,966 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to limits

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2015 36,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (185/65r14) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn to limits

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2014 24,362 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,362 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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WJ61 BJZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ61 BJZ, 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 WJ61 BJZ registered?

WJ61 BJZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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