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VF61 AHE

2011 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,588 mi
Last recorded125,588 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF61 AHE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 125,588 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2025 125,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 125,565 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 115,332 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 104,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 97,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 97,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 92,360 miles

HEADLIGHTS HAVE SLIGHT COLOUR DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PAIR

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2019 91,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant reservoir empty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres split between tread [both] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 85,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

only just passed smoke emission test

Pass 5 Aug 2017 75,979 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2016 64,684 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge; badly worn on inner edge; in poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm; perished/cracked between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shows inner/outer edge wear; becoming low on tread in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2016 64,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge; badly worn on inner edge; in poor condition

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm; perished/cracked between tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front shows inner/outer edge wear; becoming low on tread in poor condition

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 51,494 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,193 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 43,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VF61 AHE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF61 AHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF61 AHE registered?

VF61 AHE is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2011.

Is VF61 AHE safe to buy?

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