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AV10 SOJ

2010 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,446 mi
Last recorded138,446 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 SOJ
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp unit damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 130,783 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 130,524 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 123,721 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 123,693 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 115,990 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 109,060 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 109,057 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 109,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,516 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,694 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear outer edge

Pass 10 Sep 2016 74,135 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear both edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm /devoid of tread inner edge & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Fail 10 Sep 2016 74,135 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre wear both edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm /devoid of tread inner edge & nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper starting to split

Pass 21 Sep 2015 60,604 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 41,771 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,768 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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AV10 SOJ is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV10 SOJ, 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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AV10 SOJ is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 30 April 2010.

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