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YG61 FWS

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,009 mi
Last recorded63,009 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 FWS
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 63,009 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 57,296 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 57,294 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear across bulkhead, both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Around fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting points, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 49,293 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,610 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 45,601 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded CROSS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 40,734 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 40,731 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended NOT FASTENING (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 37,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 33,022 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 33,019 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,038 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 23,038 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 18,810 miles

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 10,697 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 FWS is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FWS, 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 YG61 FWS registered?

YG61 FWS is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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