MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,858 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (1.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank slightly corroded
oil level low
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
fuel tank slightly corroded
oil level low
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facing slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
fuel tank corroded but not excessively
Brake performance not tested caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened facing slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
fuel tank corroded but not excessively
all brake disc facings worn
fuel tank slightly corroded
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all brake disc facings worn
fuel tank slightly corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front tyre sidewall cut
Offside Front wiper torn
Offside Rear tyre sidewall cut
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
rear washer not working
rear wiper torn
suggest tracking due uneven wear to front tyres
How Reliable is the Kia Rio?
Based on 1,637,344 MOT tests across 141,212 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST61 ULE is a 2012 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
Across all 2012 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 57,620 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 ST61 ULE, 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 14 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ST61 ULE registered?
ST61 ULE is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 January 2012.
Is ST61 ULE safe to buy?
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