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FV11 FRL

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,364 mi
Last recorded113,364 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 FRL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,364 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 104,956 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear shock absorber cover loose

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both Fronts worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,696 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front & Rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 87,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 78,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,160 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pads not seen

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both / front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 65,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in mud/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 65,624 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leaking from clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped and corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in mud/grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,090 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 46,651 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 46,651 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 35,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,500 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 25,500 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 14,828 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

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 FRL is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FV11 FRL, 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 FRL registered?

FV11 FRL is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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