2011 KIA RIO 1.2L Petrol · SA61 XEF
2011 KIA RIO (1.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 90,337 miles. MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,337 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SA61 XEF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 90,337 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SA61 XEF Mileage History
- 19/09/201434,461 mi
- 20/04/201540,626 mi+6,165 mi
- 30/03/201642,837 mi+2,211 mi
- 30/03/201744,299 mi+1,462 mi
- 22/01/201845,324 mi+1,025 mi
- 25/01/201952,258 mi+6,934 mi
- 30/01/201952,259 mi+1 mi
- 01/04/201952,284 mi+25 mi
- 03/04/201952,284 mi
- 02/06/202064,378 mi+12,094 mi
- 08/06/202167,151 mi+2,773 mi
- 27/09/202167,520 mi+369 mi
- 12/08/202273,770 mi+6,250 mi
- 18/08/202381,381 mi+7,611 mi
- 15/08/202486,126 mi+4,745 mi
- 30/08/202486,224 mi+98 mi
- 28/08/202588,513 mi+2,289 mi
- 06/08/202690,337 mi+1,824 mi
Average of roughly 4,704 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
SA61 XEF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Rio (SA61 XEF) between September 2014 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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