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FV61 DXF

2011 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,599 mi
Last recorded72,599 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 DXF
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 72,599 miles

All front suspension /arms/shocks /brakes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front outer driveshaft gaiters mist

rear suspension components /axle brakes corrosion

steering rack mist

Fail 10 Nov 2025 72,597 miles

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

All front suspension /arms/shocks /brakes corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front outer driveshaft gaiters mist

rear suspension components /axle brakes corrosion

steering rack mist

Pass 20 Nov 2024 72,328 miles

All front suspension components/subframe/brakes corroded

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

Nearside Front fog not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

rear suspension components/axle/ mounts/brakes corroded

steering rack mist

Fail 20 Nov 2024 72,326 miles

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

All front suspension components/subframe/brakes corroded

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

Nearside Front fog not working

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear suspension components/axle/ mounts/brakes corroded

steering rack mist

Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 71,981 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive free play (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,024 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on inner and outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight surface corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 8 Nov 2021 70,697 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 68,992 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 68,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts also o s r tyre cracking and perrishing (5.2.3 (e))

n s f lower suspension arm front bush perrishing

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,298 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 64,628 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 61,569 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 61,569 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 31,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,272 miles

Rear tyres stepped on inside edge slightly

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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FV61 DXF is a 2011 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol 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 FV61 DXF, 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 FV61 DXF registered?

FV61 DXF is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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