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YR61 NJZ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

28,114 mi
Last recorded28,114 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 NJZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 28,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 26,909 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 25,938 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 25,938 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 23,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 22,795 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 22,795 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 22,079 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 20,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 20,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 19,169 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 19,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 13,290 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Sep 2014 11,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YR61 NJZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc 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 YR61 NJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR61 NJZ registered?

YR61 NJZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YR61 NJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 NJZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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