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FV11 FRD

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,044 mi
Last recorded171,044 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FRD
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 171,044 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 170,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 157,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 148,566 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 148,564 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,045 miles

exhaust system corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 126,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,364 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,189 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front discs slightly worn

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

front discs slightly worn

Fail 18 Mar 2014 71,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 18 Mar 2014 71,938 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly uneven

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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FV11 FRD is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FV11 FRD, 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 FV11 FRD registered?

FV11 FRD is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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