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YR61 SFZ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,900 mi
Last recorded133,900 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 SFZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 133,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 122,444 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 122,444 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 110,601 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 99,242 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 87,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,881 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,764 miles

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

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

Passenger airbag turned off.

Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,441 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,769 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear tyre has slight flat spot

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 49,280 miles

Exhaust bracket loose.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape.

Wiper blades fitted incorrectly.

Pass 24 Sep 2015 37,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 30,191 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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YR61 SFZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR61 SFZ, 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 SFZ registered?

YR61 SFZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YR61 SFZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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