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FV61 ZFB

2011 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,653 mi
Last recorded119,653 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 ZFB
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 119,653 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank slight corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2025 113,266 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly loose corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 113,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel tank slightly loose corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front day running light not working

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,475 miles

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

Nearside Front day running light not work

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2024 105,475 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake not working (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 95,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 95,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955516 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955516 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 89,320 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 89,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% + bind o/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,657 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 71,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,404 miles

Offside DRL innop

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 38,055 miles

Both rear tyres cracking up in treads

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 27,485 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Nov 2016 23,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished and nearside close to 1.6mm

Pass 23 Nov 2015 20,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear, nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2014 16,557 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 ZFB is a 2011 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZFB, 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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FV61 ZFB is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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