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YR11 XJY

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,836 mi
Last recorded102,836 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 XJY
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 102,836 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/front and N/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 99,449 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 99,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 98,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 98,125 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 91,778 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 91,775 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust hanger corroded and broken and centre hanger corroding and weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,643 miles

suspension arm bushes wearing

suspension components corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2021 81,638 miles

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

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

suspension arm bushes wearing

suspension components corroding

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 68,722 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 63,368 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 57,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 50,127 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 42,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 36,624 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 36,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 28,449 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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YR11 XJY is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR11 XJY, 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 YR11 XJY registered?

YR11 XJY is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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