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BF61 BGZ

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,942 mi
Last recorded81,942 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BGZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 81,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 78,270 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 76,735 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2023 76,735 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,920 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 56,078 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 56,078 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,172 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 49,172 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))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low, 3mm.

Rear Exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,578 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,703 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2018 39,703 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 31,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre age cracked on walls and in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2015 27,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 21,251 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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BF61 BGZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF61 BGZ, 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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BF61 BGZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 September 2011.

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