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AF61 YSR

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,813 mi
Last recorded121,813 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YSR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 121,813 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 121,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 112,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

central to rear exhaust flange corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2023 102,724 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,150 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 95,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 78,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2019 72,598 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Sep 2019 72,503 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Aug 2018 65,007 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,165 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,594 miles

front tyres low on tred 195/55/16

Pass 23 Sep 2015 47,246 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 40,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 40,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YSR is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 YSR registered?

AF61 YSR is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AF61 YSR safe to buy?

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