2011 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · FY11 WLO
2011 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 140,572 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,572 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
FY11 WLO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 140,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FY11 WLO Mileage History
- 28/03/2022129,400 mi
- 15/03/2023130,926 mi+1,526 mi
- 18/03/2024135,136 mi+4,210 mi
- 26/03/2025140,558 mi+5,422 mi
- 26/03/2025140,572 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FY11 WLO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Rio (FY11 WLO) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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