2011 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LC11 RVV
2011 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 97,030 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- 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.
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LC11 RVV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2024
- 97,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC11 RVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Rio (LC11 RVV) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LC11 RVV Mileage History
- 17/08/202283,995 mi
- 25/08/202386,031 mi+2,036 mi
- 25/08/202386,031 mi
- 05/09/202497,030 mi+10,999 mi
Average of roughly 6,347 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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