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AO10 DZJ

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,620 mi
Last recorded154,620 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DZJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 154,620 miles

FRONT FLEXI DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

REAR TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

Pass 3 Mar 2025 142,225 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 129,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 115,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 103,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUSTY. (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE SUMP RUSTED AND WEEPING OIL

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED BUT READABLE. (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 103,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT AND FULL OF WATER. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUSTY. (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE SUMP RUSTED AND WEEPING OIL

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACKED BUT READABLE. (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 90,979 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT READABLE.

HEADLAMPS ADJUSTED FOR BEAM HEIGHT.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY TOO WHEEL CYLINDER. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 90,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT READABLE.

HEADLAMPS ADJUSTED FOR BEAM HEIGHT.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SUPPLY TOO WHEEL CYLINDER. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 86,847 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,440 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 71,440 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,724 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,724 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,033 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 25,070 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AO10 DZJ is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AO10 DZJ, 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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AO10 DZJ is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 16 March 2010.

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