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AF61 NEU

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 NEU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 156,809 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket detached system still supported

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2025 156,809 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket detached system still supported

front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2024 140,408 miles

both front exhaust supports heavily corroded/split

nsr tyre stepped and worn on outer edges and cracked in tread

osr tyre cracked in tread slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2023 125,511 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount has broken off and been re secured with a jubilee clip, unlikely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

subframe corroded

sump corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2023 125,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount has broken off and been re secured with a jubilee clip, unlikely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush is separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

subframe corroded

sump corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2022 110,778 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern weak but still visable (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output pattern weak but still visable (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 94,825 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACE EDGES

OSF SUSPENSION ARM BUSH WORN

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER AND OUTER FACES

Fail 24 Aug 2021 94,798 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 79,672 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,471 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is still secure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area has a slight seepage of oil. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Fail 30 Aug 2019 67,471 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system is still secure.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion area has a slight seepage of oil. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 52,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 44,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 36,530 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES UNEVLY WORN ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD, AND SLIGHT CRACKING IN TREAD

FRONT DISCS LIPPED ON INNER EDGES

OSF TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE, NSF TYRE WORN ON EDGES

REAR DISCS CORRODED ON INNER FACES

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,016 miles

slight uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre

slight uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,803 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 21,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio?

Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
5,503
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
141,212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,517
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,703
position lamp(s) not working 14,100
Registration plate lamp not working 12,829
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AF61 NEU is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2011 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 54,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Rio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 NEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 15 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF61 NEU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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