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WJ61 FNZ

2011 Kia Rio

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,143 mi
Last recorded77,143 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Kia Rio54,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 FNZ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 77,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 71,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 61,105 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum on dipstick

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 53,604 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 37,061 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 36,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 34,805 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 34,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 32,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 25,737 miles

Offside steering rack gator is slightly loose

Pass 15 Aug 2016 11,015 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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WJ61 FNZ is a 2011 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WJ61 FNZ, 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 FNZ is a 2011 Kia Rio, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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