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FE61 TTJ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,866 mi
Last recorded51,866 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 TTJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 51,866 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 51,866 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 51,354 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Low coolant

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 51,354 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Low coolant

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 50,629 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 49,593 miles

underside components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 48,278 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 46,588 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 46,588 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 43,824 miles

exhaust system corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limits on 3.5 mm 175 /70 / 14

rear brake discs corroded on edges / discoloured obn braking surface

underside / components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low outer edge / centre tread band 1.9 mm recommend replacement . 175/70/r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,800 miles

other tyres wearing becoming slightly worn 175 / 70 / 14

other tyres wearing becoming slightly worn 175 / 70 / 14

underside / components showing surface corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2017 33,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre worn on both edges / bald / splitting to cords 175 / 70 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)

eye level centre brake light inop

other tyres wearing becoming slightly worn 175 / 70 / 14

other tyres wearing becoming slightly worn 175 / 70 / 14

underside / components showing surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2016 28,530 miles

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on edges 175 / 70 / 14 adv to replace

rear brake discs corroded on edges / slightly scored

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2016 28,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on edges / bald / cuts to cords 175 / 70 / 14 (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f/ tyre wearing on edges 175 / 70 / 14 adv to replace

rear brake discs corroded on edges / slightly scored

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2015 23,665 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2014 19,065 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 TTJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc 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 FE61 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

FE61 TTJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is FE61 TTJ safe to buy?

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