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AY61 WAE

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,491 mi
Last recorded62,491 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 WAE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 62,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 60,806 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 60,802 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 53,743 miles

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,641 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 48,641 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2021 43,357 miles

Nearside Front bush slight separation

Offside Front slight bush separation

Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,727 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,161 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 35,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 31,518 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 31,518 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 27,039 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 22,644 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 22,644 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 19,795 miles

Nearside Rear slight uneven tread wear to nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear slight uneven tread wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 14,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre on 1.6mm and bald inner edge

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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AY61 WAE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AY61 WAE, 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 AY61 WAE registered?

AY61 WAE is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is AY61 WAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 WAE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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