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GJ61 FGG

2011 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,857 mi
Last recorded89,857 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 FGG
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,857 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Feb 2021 89,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,658 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,075 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 68,221 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 68,221 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 15 Jul 2017 62,181 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,682 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 49,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 39,992 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 39,777 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 23,946 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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GJ61 FGG is a 2011 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ61 FGG, 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 GJ61 FGG registered?

GJ61 FGG is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 10 September 2011.

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