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WJ61 PFA

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,569 mi
Last recorded67,569 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 67,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively And very noisy. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively And very noisy. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle exhaust bracket has broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively And very noisy. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively And very noisy. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 63,584 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Nov 2023 58,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 51,990 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,484 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 39,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 37,808 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,360 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 34,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 30,770 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,718 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,166 miles

both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

Pass 19 Sep 2014 18,840 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 PFA is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 PFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ61 PFA registered?

WJ61 PFA is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2011.

Is WJ61 PFA safe to buy?

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