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YP11 KAJ

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,208 mi
Last recorded72,208 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 KAJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 72,208 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 72,208 miles

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

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 68,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 68,211 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 66,486 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSr / OSR brake pads close to legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSr / OSR brake pads close to legal limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 60,415 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise changing (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 55,567 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 50,185 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 42,789 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 39,300 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,331 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 31,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 22,049 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 22,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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YP11 KAJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP11 KAJ, 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 YP11 KAJ registered?

YP11 KAJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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