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YT61 ZFJ

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,627 mi
Last recorded75,627 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 ZFJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 75,627 miles

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

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

rear wash inop

Pass 16 Jun 2025 73,570 miles

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

rear washer inop

Fail 16 Jun 2025 73,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured earth strap not connected to engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front drl bulb inop

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

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

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

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

rear washer inop

Pass 18 Jun 2024 71,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hoses to the fuel tank clips corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2024 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hoses to the fuel tank clips corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,645 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 66,643 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 61,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 58,096 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 54,089 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre removed after test no puncture

Pass 5 Jun 2019 48,704 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 42,798 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 32,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 24,896 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 18,861 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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YT61 ZFJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT61 ZFJ, 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 YT61 ZFJ registered?

YT61 ZFJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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