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FG11 VRL

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,038 mi
Last recorded42,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG11 VRL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 42,038 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 40,070 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 38,985 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 37,145 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces of rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 35,581 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 31,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 30,166 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 29,737 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 29,737 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 28,727 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 27,450 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 27,450 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 26,403 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 24,136 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 24,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VRL 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 FG11 VRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG11 VRL registered?

FG11 VRL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 June 2011.

Is FG11 VRL safe to buy?

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