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YG11 RCV

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,502 mi
Last recorded121,502 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 RCV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,502 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 121,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 115,679 miles

COOLANT LOW

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 115,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

COOLANT LOW

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front 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) (ii))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 103,091 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 103,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 86,487 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 86,486 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 72,835 miles

Nearside h\lamp slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 52,230 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 41,956 miles

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

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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YG11 RCV is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YG11 RCV, 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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What year was YG11 RCV registered?

YG11 RCV is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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