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FT61 HFR

2011 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,389 mi
Last recorded103,389 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 HFR
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 103,389 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 101,136 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 98,931 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 21 Sep 2023 98,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 94,397 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 94,378 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 91,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 90,799 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 88,528 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Oct 2019 88,528 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Oct 2018 80,046 miles

Nearside Front WISHBONE BALL JOINT DUST COVER SLIGHTLY SPLIT

Pass 25 Oct 2017 65,135 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 65,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.85 mm - INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.48 mm INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

195/55R16

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

Pass 18 Nov 2016 52,292 miles

both front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 38,660 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,345 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 HFR is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc 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 FT61 HFR, 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 FT61 HFR registered?

FT61 HFR is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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