MOT Status
ValidMileage
91,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brakes efficiency requirements only just met. Requires attention
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe into rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brakes efficiency requirements only just met. Requires attention
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
parking brake efficiency low on both sides, 13% overall
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear brakes (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY61 VHR is a 2012 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 SY61 VHR, 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 SY61 VHR registered?
SY61 VHR is a 2012 Kia Rio, first registered on 27 January 2012.
Is SY61 VHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for SY61 VHR shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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