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WJ61 PBO

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,569 mi
Last recorded91,569 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 PBO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,569 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 91,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 79,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 79,619 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,254 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 64,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 52,994 miles

Rear Adv rear wiper blade poor condition .......

Fail 5 Jul 2023 52,994 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil filler cap missing to engine coated in oil............ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Adv rear wiper blade poor condition .......

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,146 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 44,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 41,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear tyre 6 years old

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 11 years old, heavily cracked close to cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,973 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 37,582 miles

Offside rear tyre 9 years old, cracked

Pass 18 Dec 2018 35,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 34,108 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 28,623 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,543 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 14,230 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 PBO is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 September 2011.

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