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YG61 CGE

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,256 mi
Last recorded72,256 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 CGE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,256 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 72,256 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 67,147 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,247 miles

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 62,247 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 53,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 47,156 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 47,150 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2020 42,710 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 38,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 28,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 28,938 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,239 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 24,239 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,249 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,346 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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YG61 CGE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG61 CGE, 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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YG61 CGE is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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