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A8 NGW

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,469 mi
Last recorded106,469 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 NGW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 106,469 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 106,469 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe cover loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 96,261 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer on flexi pipe loose

Pass 2 Apr 2024 83,544 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 83,544 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe outer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 72,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,750 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 52,577 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 May 2021 52,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 inch fitted (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 May 2020 44,718 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 34,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 22,503 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 11,089 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 11,016 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 10,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 8,592 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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A8 NGW is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Kia Rio models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,182 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 A8 NGW, 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 16 years old, this Kia Rio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 NGW registered?

A8 NGW is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 31 March 2010.

Is A8 NGW safe to buy?

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