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FE61 VWL

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,473 mi
Last recorded58,473 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 VWL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 58,473 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both effected (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both effected (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 56,341 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 56,341 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,051 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 51,108 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,331 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 48,331 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2020 45,630 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,002 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 43,002 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 39,670 miles

Passenger air bag turned off

Pass 7 Aug 2017 35,585 miles

Exhaust bracket snapped but still adequately supported

Nearside Front Outer CV boot split

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,624 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,307 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outter edge

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2014 25,941 miles

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

rear wiper poor

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 VWL is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

FE61 VWL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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