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YF11 VZG

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,025 mi
Last recorded87,025 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 VZG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 87,025 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2022 83,312 miles

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

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

ends of both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2021 79,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

ends of both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,914 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 74,793 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,105 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

noise from gearbox advise investigation and repair

Fail 4 Dec 2018 73,105 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

noise from gearbox advise investigation and repair

Pass 4 Dec 2017 71,634 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 68,399 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,975 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 62,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,256 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 47,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 VZG is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YF11 VZG, 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 VZG is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 June 2011.

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