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DE11 FRK

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,275 mi
Last recorded71,275 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 FRK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 71,275 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 71,275 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 64,161 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE INSPECTION.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 64,161 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE INSPECTION.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 58,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 58,246 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 52,424 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 52,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 48,274 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,592 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 40,677 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 30 May 2019 40,677 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure and centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 May 2018 35,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 30,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade rubber split

Fail 31 May 2017 30,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper blade rubber split

Pass 2 Jun 2016 24,777 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2016 24,777 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,170 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 20,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 15,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2014 15,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DE11 FRK is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE11 FRK, 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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What year was DE11 FRK registered?

DE11 FRK is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is DE11 FRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE11 FRK shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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