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FG61 FRL

2011 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,500 mi
Last recorded99,500 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 FRL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 99,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 80,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn bald on inner outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

eml light flickering

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,652 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 61,421 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,441 miles

Rear Number plate damaged however not likely to be misread

Various exhaust hangers and flanges corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 41,440 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Number plate damaged however not likely to be misread

Various exhaust hangers and flanges corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2018 38,407 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Rear Inner position lamp inoperative

Rear Brakes squealing in the roller brake tester

Pass 9 Oct 2017 35,962 miles

emissions to clean to be detected

Fail 9 Oct 2017 35,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front both tyres on 2mm

Front brake pads wearing low unevenly

emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 6 Oct 2016 32,847 miles

front pads approx. 70-80% worn

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 29,031 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,790 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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FG61 FRL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG61 FRL, 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 FG61 FRL registered?

FG61 FRL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 19 October 2011.

Is FG61 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 FRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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