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YG61 ZZU

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,791 mi
Last recorded59,791 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG61 ZZU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jun 2026 59,791 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2025 56,635 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 56,635 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 53,021 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 53,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 49,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 49,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2022 44,716 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Fail 13 May 2022 44,716 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Pass 21 May 2021 39,486 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 39,484 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer tyre edge starting to wear

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

Pass 26 May 2020 34,459 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 28,988 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 24,574 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 14,686 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 14,686 miles

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 8,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 7,292 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 ZZU is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol 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 YG61 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

YG61 ZZU is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 September 2011.

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