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DY61 BGU

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 BGU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,546 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 67,546 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 61,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,040 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped /welded (7.1.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 50,002 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 50,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,651 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 37,651 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DY61 BGU is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DY61 BGU, 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 DY61 BGU registered?

DY61 BGU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is DY61 BGU safe to buy?

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