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FV61 EVK

2011 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,475 mi
Last recorded122,475 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 EVK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,475 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 106,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 91,554 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 91,552 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 79,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 70,784 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 70,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 66,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 51,025 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,989 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 29,435 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 19,607 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 19,607 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 19,490 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 12,002 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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FV61 EVK is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV61 EVK, 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 EVK registered?

FV61 EVK is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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