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| At age 19 | Kia Rio 1.25 '2' (Mk3/UB) 2011-2014 |
|---|---|
| Upfront price | £2,466 £1,421–£3,511 |
| Monthly running | £235/mo £160 insurance + £3 tax + £67 fuel + £5 MOT |
| Insurance | Group 5 £1,247–£2,591/yr — Estimated from insurance group, engine and value — treat as a guide. |
| MOT failure rate | 37% Top faults: Brakes, Suspension, Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment |
| Euro NCAP | Unrated |
| Boot | 288L |
| Gearbox | manual |
| ULEZ | Compliant |
| Road tax | £35/yr |
| Servicing | ~£203/yr |
Market update (27 July 2026): two major insurer groups — including the cheapest black-box provider in most of our data — left the comparison panel we calibrate against, and cheapest quotes for young drivers rose roughly 50%. Our estimates now track this new, higher market. If those insurers return, real quotes could come in below the range shown — get a real quote before you budget.
Indicative estimates from public data, not quotes — running cost excludes servicing (shown separately, where a published band exists). Vouched does not give insurance advice.
Fuel at £1.51/L petrol or £1.65/L diesel, DESNZ Jul 2026; EVs at home charging (26.1p/kWh, Ofgem cap).
Figures checked July 2026
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