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FV61 MGE

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,858 mi
Last recorded146,858 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 MGE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 146,858 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 140,705 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 133,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 126,911 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 126,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 119,575 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 119,575 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,239 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 113,235 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 109,030 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 109,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 80,491 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 80,491 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2017 67,435 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 67,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,096 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2015 45,941 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,985 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 37,985 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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 MGE is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

FV61 MGE is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 7 November 2011.

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