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BF61 BKE

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,305 mi
Last recorded115,305 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 BKE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 115,305 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 115,252 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 106,811 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 106,811 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 88,996 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,349 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 72,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 65,400 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,920 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,689 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 43,481 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,312 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 33,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 20,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 15,268 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 BKE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BF61 BKE, 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 BKE is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 October 2011.

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