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WK61 WKT

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,644 mi
Last recorded85,644 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 WKT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2026 85,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,353 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 81,348 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both joint covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 76,989 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension dust covers deteriorated, suspension/mounts slightly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 72,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 67,332 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 62,118 miles

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

front and rear sub-frames slightly corroded,

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,614 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 57,614 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear tyre perished,offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 50,855 miles

rear tyres perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2016 37,446 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 29,197 miles

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2015 29,197 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,876 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 WKT is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WKT, 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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WK61 WKT is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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