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AV10 XUE

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,632 mi
Last recorded159,632 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV10 XUE
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 159,632 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 145,392 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 145,369 miles

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

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

Front front tyers are at 2mm

Fail 15 Apr 2025 145,331 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 145,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 139,228 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 139,228 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 134,923 miles

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

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

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 4 Dec 2020 129,004 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 129,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,032 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,392 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 91,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 79,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 66,612 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 66,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,445 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,873 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 XUE is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AV10 XUE, 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 XUE is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 5 July 2010.

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