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AO10 MHE

2010 Kia Rio

White Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,517 mi
Last recorded141,517 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 141,517 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension parts getting rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2024 130,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 130,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 119,939 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Apr 2023 119,939 miles

Position lamp not working both front bulbs (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger snapped from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Apr 2022 109,081 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 97,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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 3mm, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,727 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Mar 2020 88,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 76,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 76,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 64,426 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 52,009 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,668 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 29,385 miles

Both front tyres worn (3mm)

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 29,385 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn (3mm)

Offside rear tyre worn (3mm)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,820 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 MHE is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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