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FV11 JYW

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,251 mi
Last recorded28,251 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 JYW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 28,251 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 26,558 miles

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

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 26,558 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 25,108 miles

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

General under-body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 23,334 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 21,823 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2022 21,823 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 19,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 19,834 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 18,238 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center brake pipes minor signs of corrosion on retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward-most bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 16,611 miles

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Apr 2019 16,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Old tax disc holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 14,287 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 12,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is stepped on inside

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread is stepped on inside

Pass 26 Apr 2016 10,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 7,967 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,784 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 5,783 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 JYW is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JYW, 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 JYW registered?

FV11 JYW is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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