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AO10 KTC

2010 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,593 mi
Last recorded104,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 KTC
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 104,593 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Radiator support bracket corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 101,080 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2023 98,569 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

both rear brake backing plates heavily corroded

rear underside corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 95,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake hose's (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle mounting area corroded

all underside and suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2021 94,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 89,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split perishing both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front track rod end rubber starting to purishing

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

exhaust system rusty / joints

Pass 11 May 2018 72,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2018 72,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places. 175/70R14 84T (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2017 61,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 51,724 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 41,155 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 6 May 2015 41,155 miles

Suspect front brake pads worn low

Pass 2 May 2014 32,448 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 24,209 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 24,209 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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AO10 KTC is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 May 2010.

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