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FE61 JYK

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,526 mi
Last recorded77,526 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 JYK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 77,526 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 77,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 67,535 miles

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 9 Sep 2024 67,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack damp

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,861 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,003 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,572 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,439 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,751 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 10,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 7,183 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 7,183 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 4,972 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 3,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Sep 2014 3,946 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FE61 JYK is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE61 JYK, 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 FE61 JYK registered?

FE61 JYK is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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