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WJ61 FNO

2011 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,783 mi
Last recorded128,783 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 FNO
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 128,783 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 128,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Anti skid light (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime light in-op

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 128,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Anti skid light (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Daytime light in-op

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 122,205 miles

Front Steering column deformed but serviceable knocking (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm 195/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 116,027 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 116,027 miles

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

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,664 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 108,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint also has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 101,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 101,667 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber noisy

Pass 12 Sep 2019 90,964 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 80,091 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth and mishaped on the inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2018 80,091 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread depth

both rear tyres on 3mm tread depth and mishaped on the inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2017 66,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clears windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2016 52,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,773 miles

front tyres both getting near to limit.

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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WJ61 FNO is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WJ61 FNO, 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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WJ61 FNO is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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