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AO10 XGN

2010 Kia Rio

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,176 mi
Last recorded87,176 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 XGN
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 87,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Aug 2025 87,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2024 76,802 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 76,801 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 67,273 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 67,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 57,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE ON REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 57,575 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE ON REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,988 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 47,342 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 47,342 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 43,941 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 43,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 40,141 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 35,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brakes grab not excessive

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 35,653 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear brakes grab not excessive

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 30,667 miles

both front tyres bald on inner side

Pass 26 May 2015 25,734 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 19,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 14,950 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 XGN is a 2010 Kia Rio in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XGN, 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 XGN is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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