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DA61 VWY

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,825 mi
Last recorded89,825 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 VWY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 89,825 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 88,126 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 84,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,999 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 78,674 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 76,710 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 69,601 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 60,984 miles

front and rear brake pads are on 4mm

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,741 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 43,122 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Dec 2016 43,122 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs wearing thin

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,178 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 34,178 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 26,161 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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DA61 VWY is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,248cc 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 DA61 VWY, 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 DA61 VWY registered?

DA61 VWY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is DA61 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 VWY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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