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WJ61 CVG

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,026 mi
Last recorded103,026 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 CVG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 103,026 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 103,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 99,826 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 99,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 94,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on edges - ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,415 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 90,414 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 83,569 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 83,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 79,489 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 79,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 76,286 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very low and stepping on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 76,286 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very low and stepping on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 67,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 57,052 miles

Front Both tyres bald on inside edge and worn close to legal limit.

Rear Brake discs and pads worn thin.

Fail 30 Oct 2017 57,052 miles

Front Both tyres bald on inside edge and worn close to legal limit.

Rear Brake discs and pads worn thin.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 45,370 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 33,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 31,855 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 23,422 miles

nearside sill damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2014 23,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

nearside sill damaged

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 CVG is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WJ61 CVG, 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 CVG registered?

WJ61 CVG is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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