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AX59 FUV

2010 Kia Rio

White Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,565 mi
Last recorded94,565 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Rio56,182 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 FUV
MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 94,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Fail 29 Jan 2026 94,564 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seatbelts

Pass 31 Jan 2025 91,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 90,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed within 30cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Puts out more effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front mounting bolts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Puts out more effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 86,731 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack boot twisted

Rear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 14 Feb 2023 83,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner surfaces are slightly corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyes are perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are worn on the the edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 80,565 miles

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

Front Offside and nearside tyres have cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at inner wing has corrosion at end (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 80,564 miles

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

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

Front Offside and nearside tyres have cracking in tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe at inner wing has corrosion at end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,703 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 78,703 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 78,000 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,647 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Foot brake feels spongy

Pass 6 Feb 2018 63,314 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 56,507 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,387 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,490 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 35,192 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 27,533 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 27,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 FUV is a 2010 Kia Rio in White with a 1,493cc diesel 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 AX59 FUV, 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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What year was AX59 FUV registered?

AX59 FUV is a 2010 Kia Rio, first registered on 26 February 2010.

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