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YF11 LSE

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,258 mi
Last recorded100,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 LSE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 100,258 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump very corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 100,258 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump very corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 86,194 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 86,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 77,109 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 77,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes at side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 68,314 miles

Exhaust corroded and weak at various sections

Fail 8 Jun 2023 68,314 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded and weak at various sections

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 59,369 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,607 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 51,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 45,897 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 40,462 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 36,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 36,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/70R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 31,887 miles

Central Exhaust support bracket insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 31 May 2016 27,759 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 22,232 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 17,032 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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YF11 LSE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF11 LSE, 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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YF11 LSE is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 21 June 2011.

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