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SY61 VCU

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

57,850 mi
Last recorded57,850 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 57,850 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 51,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 51,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 48,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes near bulkhead where joins newer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease in wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 45,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 41,582 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank heavily corroded on seam. not leaking at time of test. tank just under half full

Pass 8 Oct 2021 34,999 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 32,550 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 30,390 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 27,593 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 24,152 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 17,208 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 13,088 miles

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 VCU is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VCU, 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 SY61 VCU registered?

SY61 VCU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 October 2011.

Is SY61 VCU safe to buy?

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