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VO61 AMX

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,439 mi
Last recorded131,439 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 AMX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 131,439 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 112,923 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 112,923 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 94,352 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 94,352 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 75,066 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,181 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 45,181 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 35,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play detected in steering gear

Nearside Rear Inner Cracks forming on inner side wall.

Offside Rear Inner Large cracks forming on inner side wall.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 35,571 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Slight play detected in steering gear

Nearside Rear Inner Cracks forming on inner side wall.

Offside Rear Inner Large cracks forming on inner side wall.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 33,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 30,306 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 27,000 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 26,999 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,410 miles

Front WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Pass 28 Sep 2015 19,195 miles

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 22 Sep 2014 14,332 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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VO61 AMX is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VO61 AMX, 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 VO61 AMX registered?

VO61 AMX is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is VO61 AMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO61 AMX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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