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AX59 DZK

2010 Kia Rio

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

57,547 mi
Last recorded57,547 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 DZK
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 57,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 52,827 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier cable tied (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension and components corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 46,271 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,100 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 39,338 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 39,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 38,395 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 38,388 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 36,781 miles

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Dec 2019 36,777 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Dec 2018 34,370 miles

both rear tyres badly cracked in between treads

Fail 12 Dec 2018 34,363 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres badly cracked in between treads

Pass 14 Dec 2017 31,327 miles

both rear tyres cracked badly in between treads

Fail 14 Dec 2017 31,324 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres cracked badly in between treads

Pass 21 Dec 2016 28,318 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 25,111 miles

accident damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,775 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2014 17,467 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,484 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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AX59 DZK is a 2010 Kia Rio in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AX59 DZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX59 DZK registered?

AX59 DZK is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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