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YR11 KNJ

2011 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

78,680 mi
Last recorded78,680 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 KNJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 74,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 74,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,267 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 71,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing to inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 68,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush de bonding - bush gas a lot of play up and down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing to inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 59,813 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 53,173 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to miss shape slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,786 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,263 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 23,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,024 miles

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

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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YR11 KNJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YR11 KNJ, 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 YR11 KNJ registered?

YR11 KNJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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