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YH11 LFM

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,876 mi
Last recorded71,876 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 LFM
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 71,876 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine at engine sump corroded to excess & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 2x pipes at front bulkhead (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak SUSPECT at offside lower corner ()

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

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

Radiator lower support corroded to excess

Pass 23 Sep 2024 70,343 miles

exhaust corroded

fuel tank corroding

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexible hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pan corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

various underside suspension and steering components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 18 Sep 2023 67,378 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump/oil pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 63,238 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded & leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 59,804 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaitor insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inside edge 1757014 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump slightly corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,388 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 57,385 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2020 55,001 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 48,781 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 48,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 42,847 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,077 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 36,563 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 26,863 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 21,850 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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YH11 LFM is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver 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 YH11 LFM, 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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YH11 LFM is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 May 2011.

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