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FV61 GZT

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

104,661 mi
Last recorded104,661 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 GZT
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 104,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 93,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 82,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 82,889 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 71,511 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F and N/S/F frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S/F and N/S/F (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 62,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 54,241 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,916 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 32,647 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 23,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 14,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 12,619 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 9,726 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 GZT is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FV61 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

FV61 GZT is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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