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AW10 FAW

2010 Kia Rio

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,166 mi
Last recorded66,166 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW10 FAW
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 66,166 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Central rear exhaust mounting and rear back box mounting in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS/Rear inner sill corroded within 30cm of beam axle mounting and covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear lower corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 66,166 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OS/Outer sill corroded central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Central rear exhaust mounting and rear back box mounting in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS Front corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS/Rear inner sill corroded within 30cm of beam axle mounting and covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS/OS Rear lower corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded and covered in under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 64,908 miles

NS/OF Front Macpherson strut corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 64,908 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded within 30cm of beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer central sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

NS/OF Front Macpherson strut corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,332 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 61,762 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 61,762 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 59,951 miles

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

rear exhaust joint quite corroded

underside of vehicle quite corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 58,205 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,152 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 55,152 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,855 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 45,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 36,774 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 24,812 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,171 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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AW10 FAW is a 2010 Kia Rio in Silver 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 AW10 FAW, 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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AW10 FAW is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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