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AO10 VCU

2010 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,156 mi
Last recorded87,156 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 VCU
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 87,156 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 87,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 74,741 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 74,740 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2023 65,721 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 60,894 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavy worn edge, replace soon 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 60,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre heavy worn edge, replace soon 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,568 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 54,565 miles

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

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

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

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

hand brake light on dashboard

Pass 2 Oct 2020 48,472 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 48,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2019 46,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 41,142 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 38,489 miles

Front both tyres beginning to crack in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2015 34,876 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 31,745 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,042 miles

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

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 VCU is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel 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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

AO10 VCU is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 8 May 2010.

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