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WJ61 ZDK

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,906 mi
Last recorded114,906 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 114,906 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides edge wear also @2mm. 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 100,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 100,995 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,741 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 87,741 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,792 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 76,791 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 67,378 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 67,378 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 57,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2020 57,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f fog lamp insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 49,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,409 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 33,028 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 33,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Fronts (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,382 miles

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 17,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 17,467 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 ZDK is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZDK, 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 ZDK is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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