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YR61 YFA

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,314 mi
Last recorded73,314 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 YFA
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,314 miles

All 4 brake discs worn, scorn or pitted

Front Damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Mirror cap damaged, unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 66,757 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,586 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,694 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 57,690 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 53,117 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,752 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,673 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 50,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,760 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 39,427 miles

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 16 Sep 2016 29,604 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 6,131 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 YFA is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver 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 YFA, 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

How do I check the history of YR61 YFA?

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What year was YR61 YFA registered?

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

Is YR61 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 YFA 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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