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WJ61 OZR

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

89,055 mi
Last recorded89,055 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 OZR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 89,055 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 89,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,910 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 76,901 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,993 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to clearly see rear pads for wear

Fail 30 Jul 2024 69,993 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 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))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

unable to clearly see rear pads for wear

Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,370 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 63,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 58,071 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge outer sidewall also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage within zone A of swept area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear outer brake pads worn close to limit, recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 57,992 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on outer edge outer sidewall also slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front windscreen has minor stone chip damage within zone A of swept area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit on inner edge also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear outer brake pads worn close to limit, recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,997 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 52,997 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 48,655 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 48,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 43,535 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 36,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 36,926 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 32,990 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 32,990 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 29,289 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,451 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,825 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 OZR is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 OZR, 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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WJ61 OZR is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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