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FE61 KAX

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,726 mi
Last recorded102,726 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 KAX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 102,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 89,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 75,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 64,728 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 64,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 51,850 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 51,004 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 45,591 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 45,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 38,725 miles

4000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

6000 miles left on rear brake discs and pads.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 31,050 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 23,953 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 18,512 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 12,013 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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FE61 KAX is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KAX, 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 KAX registered?

FE61 KAX is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is FE61 KAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE61 KAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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