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FT11 ZYW

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,969 mi
Last recorded140,969 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT11 ZYW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 140,969 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 140,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 135,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underbody

Fail 21 Aug 2024 135,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underbody

Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 132,882 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 117,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2022 117,133 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust burst (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 100,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 99,878 miles

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

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Wheel cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Exhaust heat shield insecure rear at fuel tank

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 85,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 72,183 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 72,183 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,668 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,668 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 49,533 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 37,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 30,305 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 22,808 miles

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

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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FT11 ZYW is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FT11 ZYW, 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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FT11 ZYW is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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