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SY11 YEX

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,493 mi
Last recorded91,493 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 YEX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 91,493 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 91,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 72,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower radiator lower mounting panel

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear line exposed affected section of pipe marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule marked with chalk (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 72,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,024 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 61,376 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear , n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear rigid and flex hoses heavily undersealed not allow full insp

front and rear subframe and axle heavily undersealed not allow full insp

front and rear suspension components heavily undersealed not allow full insp

Fail 3 May 2022 61,371 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake binding but not excessively o/s rear , n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various underbody sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear rigid and flex hoses heavily undersealed not allow full insp

front and rear subframe and axle heavily undersealed not allow full insp

front and rear suspension components heavily undersealed not allow full insp

Pass 5 Jun 2019 52,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,167 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,101 miles

Front Brake discs pitted and worn

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

Rear Brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 42,100 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs pitted and worn

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

Rear Brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 36,550 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,320 miles

Front discs pitted - Inner faces

Rear discs badly pitted and scored

Pass 26 May 2014 23,652 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs badly pitted and scored.

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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SY11 YEX is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY11 YEX, 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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SY11 YEX is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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