2011 KIA RIO 1.4L Petrol · LD11 MZL
2011 KIA RIO (1.4L, petrol). First registered 23 May 2011. Recorded mileage 76,049 miles. MOT valid until 02 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,049 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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LD11 MZL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
- 76,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD11 MZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Rio (LD11 MZL) between March 2014 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
LD11 MZL Mileage History
- 19/03/201419,103 mi
- 26/02/201532,216 mi+13,113 mi
- 26/02/201532,216 mi
- 19/02/201643,457 mi+11,241 mi
- 07/02/201753,017 mi+9,560 mi
- 10/02/201753,017 mi
- 25/01/201857,835 mi+4,818 mi
- 25/01/201857,836 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/201962,050 mi+4,214 mi
- 24/01/201962,051 mi+1 mi
- 10/02/202065,820 mi+3,769 mi
- 08/02/202167,469 mi+1,649 mi
- 08/02/202167,469 mi
- 08/02/202269,586 mi+2,117 mi
- 09/02/202371,720 mi+2,134 mi
- 10/02/202371,721 mi+1 mi
- 08/02/202473,601 mi+1,880 mi
- 08/02/202473,602 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/202574,933 mi+1,331 mi
- 09/02/202676,049 mi+1,116 mi
Average of roughly 4,787 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Rio (JB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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- Clutch and release-bearing wearModerate
Plenty of JB Rios lead a hard urban life and need clutch work earlier than expected, especially if they have been used as cheap learner or delivery cars.
- Front lower-arm bush and drop-link wearModerate
UK roads chew through lower-arm bushes and anti-roll-bar links, leaving the Rio with an obvious front-end knock and vague tracking well before anything major fails.
- Rear brake and brake-pipe corrosionModerate
Low-value JB cars are often run on a shoestring, so rear drums or calipers and the associated brake pipes can corrode badly enough to turn an MOT into a proper bill.
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