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DV61 FDL

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,176 mi
Last recorded122,176 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 FDL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 122,176 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 121,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 116,479 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Offside part of subframe corroded under plastic cover (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,063 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe brackets (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 105,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb faulty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe brackets (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 93,886 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 93,885 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 78,330 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,679 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,678 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged starting to crack (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 May 2019 37,385 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 34,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 32,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 32,767 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,807 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 31,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 22,837 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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DV61 FDL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc 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 DV61 FDL, 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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DV61 FDL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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