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AO10 DZL

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,277 mi
Last recorded71,277 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 DZL
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,277 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 64,074 miles

Exhaust system corrroded and weak

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,125 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

front subframe generally corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2023 52,073 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe generally corroded

offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2023 52,069 miles

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))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front subframe generally corroded

offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2022 48,384 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 44,377 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 44,375 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 40,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres cracking on inside sidewalls

Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,727 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 34,724 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,603 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked around sidewalls

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,204 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,202 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,105 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,377 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 17,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,362 miles

o/s front tyre becoming perished in tread

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 DZL is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AO10 DZL, 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 AO10 DZL registered?

AO10 DZL is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 9 March 2010.

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