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AU61 UPC

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,859 mi
Last recorded63,859 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 UPC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 63,859 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 46,861 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 46,860 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 44,511 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 44,511 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 41,380 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 41,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 39,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2022 39,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 35,645 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 35,645 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,605 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 33,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2019 30,590 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 30,574 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 26,794 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 22,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 19,554 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2015 15,215 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 15,174 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 10,606 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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AU61 UPC is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AU61 UPC, 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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AU61 UPC is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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