2011 KIA RIO 1.1L Diesel · SA61 MVR
2011 KIA RIO (1.1L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 96,561 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,561 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.
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SA61 MVR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 18/10/2023
- 96,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA61 MVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Rio (SA61 MVR) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Sub-frame fractured 3 places (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
SA61 MVR Mileage History
- 14/10/202291,346 mi
- 21/10/202291,347 mi+1 mi
- 18/10/202396,561 mi+5,214 mi
Average of roughly 5,161 miles per year across 3 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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