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FG11 BWK

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,809 mi
Last recorded88,809 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 BWK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 88,809 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 80,452 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Surface corrosion rear axle and mounting areas

Pass 13 Mar 2024 70,327 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil smells strongly of petrol

Sump corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 63,936 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 63,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 61,517 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 58,055 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 58,055 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 49,684 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre slightly feathered

BOTH rear tyres showing age cracks

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,149 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 36,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 29,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 16,813 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 16,813 miles

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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FG11 BWK is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 FG11 BWK, 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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FG11 BWK is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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