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YG61 SOH

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,224 mi
Last recorded79,224 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 SOH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 79,224 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 75,867 miles

Rear both rear brake back plates rusted

Fail 17 Nov 2023 75,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolts have been left loose and lower bolt has no nut (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both rear brake back plates rusted

Pass 18 Nov 2022 72,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,084 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 66,084 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 58,582 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 43,231 miles

Nearside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 34,717 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 34,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 30,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 24,922 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 24,922 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 19,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 19,738 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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 SOH is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH registered?

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

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