2011 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · RO61 XEC
2011 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 173,269 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.1L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RO61 XEC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 173,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO61 XEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Rio (RO61 XEC) between September 2014 and September 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner paid (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RO61 XEC Mileage History
- 18/09/201445,543 mi
- 18/09/201562,863 mi+17,320 mi
- 25/09/201562,863 mi
- 26/07/201666,587 mi+3,724 mi
- 28/07/201772,981 mi+6,394 mi
- 29/07/201772,984 mi+3 mi
- 11/09/201880,216 mi+7,232 mi
- 05/09/201986,279 mi+6,063 mi
- 07/09/201986,289 mi+10 mi
- 11/09/202092,358 mi+6,069 mi
- 11/09/202092,358 mi
- 21/09/2021103,129 mi+10,771 mi
- 29/09/2021103,166 mi+37 mi
- 29/09/2021103,166 mi
- 28/09/2022128,672 mi+25,506 mi
- 28/09/2023136,022 mi+7,350 mi
- 16/09/2024152,497 mi+16,475 mi
- 24/09/2026173,269 mi+20,772 mi
Average of roughly 10,629 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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