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AO10 ZCX

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,245 mi
Last recorded104,245 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO10 ZCX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,245 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 104,245 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,580 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 83,091 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,933 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 76,933 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 70,373 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 70,372 miles

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

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

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 67,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 59,962 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 59,962 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front-to-rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 51,030 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2017 51,030 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 42,658 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 42,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 36,553 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,872 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 35,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing split pin (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,999 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 27,464 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 26,239 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 ZCX is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZCX, 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 ZCX is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 22 June 2010.

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