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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x front 2 x rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corroded
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x front 2 x rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside corroded
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear 1/4 panel damaged/corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded
exhaust corroded
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust system corroded
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated/also leaking @cat join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded @end before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn close/perished 1856514 (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front flexi and centre catalyst exhaust section corroded
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both of(forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge not showing cords
Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake discs have slight corrosion
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge
rear brake discs have slight corrosion
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
nearside front tyre at 3mm and cracked/perished
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SM11 YKV is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue 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 SM11 YKV, 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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SM11 YKV is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2011.
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