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SY61 UPM

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 UPM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 69,136 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 69,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides. axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 19 Jul 2024 65,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded along floor in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large crack on inner sidewall - strongly advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake binding slightly - requires further investigation

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 65,656 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes corroded along floor in clips (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Large crack on inner sidewall - strongly advise changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 56,879 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes ( along floor in clips ) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,165 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 50,837 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 50,837 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 47,346 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 47,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,610 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 32,728 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 29,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 19,481 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SY61 UPM is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue 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 SY61 UPM, 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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SY61 UPM is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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