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FR11 VYH

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,422 mi
Last recorded55,422 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR11 VYH
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 55,422 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

osf suspension arm bush starting to separate

Pass 3 Apr 2024 52,272 miles

front tyres completely bald on inner edges

nsr and osr lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

osr suspension coil spring corroded

power steering fluid leak evident from rack area

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2024 52,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres completely bald on inner edges

nsr and osr lower shock absorber bushes deteriorated

osr suspension coil spring corroded

power steering fluid leak evident from rack area

rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2023 48,508 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing mounted (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,355 miles

Front small crack in front numberplate

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers just split on edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,450 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective juddering/smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,837 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Fail 20 Mar 2020 38,802 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r at time of test not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,515 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 34,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 31,980 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 31,980 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked with in the tread

Rear both tyres cracked with in the tread

Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,083 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 25,458 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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FR11 VYH is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FR11 VYH, 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 FR11 VYH registered?

FR11 VYH is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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