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WK61 UOP

2011 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,668 mi
Last recorded175,668 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 UOP
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 175,668 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 175,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 162,622 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 162,593 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON WEAR LIMIT!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 151,724 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 137,220 miles

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

Pass 30 May 2022 125,731 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 125,731 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 113,922 miles

nearside front washer jets not working but still sufficiently clears screen

Fail 3 Jun 2021 113,922 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 washer jets not working but still sufficiently clears screen

Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2020 102,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 89,530 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 89,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light inoperative

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

front exhaust bracket corroded & deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 73,965 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 73,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 63,839 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 63,839 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 52,091 miles

oil cooler radiator leaking oil

Fail 3 Jun 2015 41,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak around oil cooler radiator

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,410 miles

oil leak around oil cooler radiator

Pass 23 Apr 2014 29,946 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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WK61 UOP is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,493cc diesel 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 WK61 UOP, 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 WK61 UOP registered?

WK61 UOP is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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