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AO59 ZZX

2010 Kia Rio

Black Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,127 mi
Last recorded72,127 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 ZZX
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

ITEMS REMOVED FROM INTERIOR MIRROR AS WAS SWINGING AND HITTING STEERING WHEEL

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK WET (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 72,127 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit, requires replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

ITEMS REMOVED FROM INTERIOR MIRROR AS WAS SWINGING AND HITTING STEERING WHEEL

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK WET (2.1.5 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 65,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 65,836 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 58,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 48,946 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 41,061 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear wiper split

Fail 23 Jan 2021 41,061 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2020 32,845 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 19,057 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 19,057 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 13,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 13,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 11,761 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 10,559 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 10,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 9,221 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2014 7,591 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 5,910 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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AO59 ZZX is a 2010 Kia Rio in Black with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO59 ZZX, 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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AO59 ZZX is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 28 January 2010.

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