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AO10 VHZ

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,638 mi
Last recorded28,638 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 28,638 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 25,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 23,558 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 19,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 15,806 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 15,100 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 14,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 12,907 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil misting round gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 10,598 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 9,851 miles

all 4 tyres are starting to perish and crack

Pass 24 May 2016 8,965 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 7,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 6,278 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Jun 2013 4,576 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

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 VHZ is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 June 2010.

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