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YG61 CGK

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,646 mi
Last recorded109,646 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 109,646 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 109,644 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged MIDDLE (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 100,474 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 24 Nov 2023 100,474 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 21 Nov 2022 93,434 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 88,105 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 81,261 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,738 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 71,929 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm inner edge and tyre slightly cracking tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 71,850 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm inner edge and tyre slightly cracking tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,196 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 63,193 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working SWITCH FAULTY (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 52,372 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/f wishbone front bush debonding

nail in n/s/r tyre & tread low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f wishbone front bush debonding

Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,371 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/f wishbone front bush debonding

nail in n/s/r tyre & tread low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f wishbone front bush debonding

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,431 miles

Front brake pedal anti slip slight worn

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 30,778 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 30,778 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust mount @ front pipe broken

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 CGK is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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