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AO61 SFF

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,073 mi
Last recorded77,073 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 SFF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 77,073 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 67,202 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,888 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,168 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 59,158 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,937 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear inner face worn/corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 49,682 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,588 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 41,859 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 41,859 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,643 miles

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 31,711 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 25,635 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 24 Nov 2015 19,055 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 24 Nov 2014 11,231 miles

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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AO61 SFF is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO61 SFF, 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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What year was AO61 SFF registered?

AO61 SFF is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 December 2011.

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