2011 KIA RIO 1.5L Diesel · YF11 WAE
2011 KIA RIO (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 107,273 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA RIO
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,273 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YF11 WAE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2022
- 107,273 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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YF11 WAE Mileage History
- 13/12/2021100,491 mi
- 13/12/2021100,502 mi+11 mi
- 06/12/2022107,273 mi+6,771 mi
Average of roughly 6,920 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YF11 WAE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Kia Rio (YF11 WAE) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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