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VN11 YYG

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,010 mi
Last recorded71,010 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 YYG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 71,010 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2025 61,432 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 61,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 5 Apr 2024 54,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 47,312 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 41,656 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 33,859 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 29,394 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 254,978 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 24,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 23,772 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 12 Jan 2016 22,081 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 4 Feb 2015 18,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 18,556 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,233 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside & nearside rear tyres lightly perished.

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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VN11 YYG is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VN11 YYG, 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 VN11 YYG registered?

VN11 YYG is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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