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YG11 XYY

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,394 mi
Last recorded79,394 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 79,394 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 77,415 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and beginning to pull from mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and beginning to pull from mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 77,415 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and beginning to pull from mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush split and beginning to pull from mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 73,897 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Left & Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both left & right (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 73,897 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Left & Right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both left & right (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 70,804 miles

Auxiliary drive belt (fan belt) slightly cracking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 70,804 miles

Auxiliary drive belt (fan belt) slightly cracking

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 66,451 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition - corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,806 miles

Offside front wishbone bush slpit

Nearside front wishbone bush split

Fail 25 Feb 2021 62,806 miles

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

Nearside front wishbone bush split

Offside front wishbone bush slpit

Pass 27 Feb 2020 59,716 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,362 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 53,362 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 53,362 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,922 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 40,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,774 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,059 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,943 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 19,943 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear 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 XYY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XYY, 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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YG11 XYY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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