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YH11 YNB

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,440 mi
Last recorded115,440 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH11 YNB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 115,440 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump becoming porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 115,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulging in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump becoming porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 115,175 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, corroded in clips under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and requires changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 115,174 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure both hangers broken off system and damaging flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, corroded in clips under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and requires changing asap (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 105,919 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken off system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, corroded in clips under floor (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 105,698 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking age related

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

Center exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 97,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age 185/65 R14 86H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 97,665 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking with age 185/65 R14 86H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 90,648 miles

Brake fluid in reservoir is clean but doesn`t look like it`s been flushed out correctly

Fail 22 Oct 2021 90,521 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 83,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R14 86H Very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R14 86H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 83,110 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R14 86H Very close to the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R14 86H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,109 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,109 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 62,683 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 62,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 51,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,388 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,003 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,401 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 YNB is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YNB, 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 YNB is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 April 2011.

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