2011 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LC11 BZM
2011 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2011. Recorded mileage 128,812 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,812 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC11 BZM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 128,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC11 BZM 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 (LC11 BZM) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling body/ lower arm (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling lower arm/body (5.2.3 (f))”.
LC11 BZM Mileage History
- 12/10/2023118,018 mi
- 17/10/2024124,033 mi+6,015 mi
- 21/10/2024124,318 mi+285 mi
- 21/10/2025128,785 mi+4,467 mi
- 22/10/2025128,812 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 5,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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