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FT61 BFO

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 BFO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 59,641 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 50,457 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,813 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 40,813 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,208 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 33,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 24,856 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))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 19,518 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 16,599 miles

Offside of vehicle has damage all down the side but leaving no sharp edges

Pass 26 Nov 2018 10,170 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 9,317 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 27 Nov 2017 9,316 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 5 Dec 2016 8,309 miles

tyres perished

Pass 9 Dec 2015 6,841 miles

Nearside Front Showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Nearside Rear Showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Offside Front Showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Offside Rear Showing signs of perishing inside tread cut.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 5,734 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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FT61 BFO is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,396cc 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 FT61 BFO, 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 FT61 BFO registered?

FT61 BFO is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is FT61 BFO safe to buy?

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