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FG61 FPJ

2011 Kia Rio

Black Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,068 mi
Last recorded111,068 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 FPJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 111,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 111,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 105,335 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 105,332 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 97,983 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 89,863 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 87,396 miles

Both front steering inner joints slightly worn

Both front tyres starting to wear slightly on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2019 83,577 miles

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

offside front steering inner joint slightly worn

Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,158 miles

offside front inner steering rack joint slightly worn

Fail 10 Nov 2018 72,158 miles

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

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

offside front inner steering rack joint slightly worn

Pass 11 Nov 2017 59,032 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,089 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,062 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 39,060 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,282 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 36,282 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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FG61 FPJ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,120cc diesel 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 FG61 FPJ, 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 FG61 FPJ registered?

FG61 FPJ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 23 November 2011.

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